Scopist (13th Judicial Circuit)

Hillsborough County•Tampa, FL

About The Position

The Scopist provides administrative support to the 13th Judicial Circuit’s Stenographic Court Reporters and Circuit Court Reporter Office. The position also provides backup scoping, editing, and proofreading of court proceedings recorded stenographically, using audio backup, and performs research to help ensure transcript accuracy. The role requires professionalism and effective communication and collaboration. Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, completed State of Florida application and addendum, and proof of education as one PDF file by email to [email protected]. Applicants are subject to a criminal background check. Future vacancies in the same classification may also be filled through this recruitment.

Requirements

Two years of related work experience.
An associate’s degree or equivalent of two years of college or vocational school education in computer operations, court reporting, paralegal studies, or a closely related field. Additional relevant experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
Knowledge of court procedures, practices, and systems.
Knowledge of legal terminology used in a court of law.
Ability to read court reporting stenographic notes of proceedings.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
Professional conduct in all regards.

Nice To Haves

Previous stenographic court reporting or scopist experience.

Responsibilities

Provide miscellaneous administrative assistance and support to the 13th Judicial Circuit’s Stenographic Court Reporters and Circuit Court Reporter Office.
Perform scoping work for each stenographic reporter using separate include/block files.
Provide backup support to staff Stenographic Court Reporters by scoping, editing, proofreading, and verifying transcripts of court proceedings for accuracy.
Read court reporting stenographic notes of proceedings.
Research information as needed to ensure transcript accuracy, including spelling of names and places and medical, forensic, scientific, and technological terminology.