DIGITAL COURT REPORTER - 22010114

State of Florida•Gainesville, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Eighth Judicial Circuit Court is seeking a Digital Court Reporter at the Alachua County Courthouse in Gainesville, Florida. This in-office position is responsible for digitally recording and annotating court proceedings and hearings using the Open Court monitoring system, transcribing recordings, conducting research, and processing requests for digitally recorded court proceedings. The position works under the direction of the Court Reporting Manager. The role requires strong written and oral communication, resourcefulness, multitasking, task prioritization, and typing at a minimum of 55 words per minute. On-the-job training is available. Due to trials continuing beyond normal work hours, occasional flexibility may be needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One year of college or vocational school education in office skills, computer operation, or a closely related field; additional relevant education may substitute year for year.
Two years of related work experience; additional relevant experience may substitute year for year.
Type at least 55 words per minute.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
Strong written and oral communication skills; resourceful, able to multitask, and able to prioritize assigned tasks.
Able to monitor and annotate proceedings while sitting with headphones and reviewing a computer monitor for extended periods.
Able to transcribe digitally recorded hearings, proofread, edit, and prepare final transcripts.
Able to use judgment and discretion concerning confidential information.

Responsibilities

Digitally record and annotate live or previously recorded court proceedings and hearings using the Open Court monitoring system.
Transcribe digitally recorded court hearings; proofread, edit, and prepare final transcripts.
Perform research and process requests for digitally recorded court proceedings.
Maintain logbooks and weekly reports and perform other clerical tasks.
Generate duplicate audio recordings of trials and court hearings for attorneys, government agencies, and the public.
Use judgment and discretion when handling confidential information.