COURT REPORTER II - 22010595

State of Florida • West Palm Beach, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The essential function of the position within the organization is to stenographically record court proceedings and produce transcripts. The position is responsible for recording court proceedings, performing research, proofreading and editing recorded proceedings to produce transcripts, and assisting with training of other departmental personnel. The position works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or the equivalent of two years of college or vocational school education in computer operations, medical/legal terminology, court reporting, paralegal or a closely related field.
• Four years of related experience; including two years of courtroom court reporting experience.
• Registered Professional Reporter or higher (i.e. Certified Real Time Reporter, Florida Professional Reporter)
• Relevant experience and/or education may substitute for the recommended minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis.
• Knowledge of the Florida State Courts system.
• Knowledge of legal, medical, scientific and technological terminology.
• Knowledge of transcript formatting rules.
• Knowledge of court reporting methods including (but not limited to) shorthand, stenography, computer-aided transcription, real-time court reporting, audio tape recording and digital audio recording.
• Ability to handle machines, tools, equipment or work aids involving moderate latitude for judgment regarding attainment of a standard or in selecting appropriate items.
• Ability to type accurately and pay attention to detail.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other court personnel and outside agencies, legal professionals, litigants, and the general public.

Responsibilities

• Work under the supervision of the Director of Administrative Services
• Record court proceedings by utilizing specialized equipment (i.e. stenograph machines, laptops, recorders)
• Read back segments of court proceedings using various methods of court reporting technologies including stenographic notes, real-time translation via computer, or voice writing technology
• Transcribe and edit stenographic, real-time and voice writing notes to transcript form in compliance with applicable standards, regulations and statutes
• Proofread transcripts and researching information as necessary to ensure accuracy of information
• Archive digital notes and dockets; maintains, updates and edits personal dictionary, and maintains accurate logs of each day’s proceedings
• Assists with training of other departmental personnel as needed
• Travels to five courthouses located in Palm Beach County: Criminal Justice Complex, Main Judicial Complex, North County Courthouse, South County Courthouse or West County Courthouse

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree