COURT REPORTER I - 22010103

Overview

This position stenographically records court proceedings in the courtroom or remotely and produces transcripts. Responsibilities include recording court proceedings, researching, proofreading, and editing recorded proceedings to produce transcripts, and assisting with training other departmental personnel. Work is performed under general supervision with independence in developing work methods and sequences.

Services are provided in all counties of the Eighth Judicial Circuit.

Responsibilities

• Stenographically record court proceedings in the courtroom or remotely and maintain stenograph notes for future transcription.
• Attend and stenographically report proceedings in realtime while simultaneously audio recording all proceedings reported.
• Conduct research as needed to support transcript production.
• Proofread and edit recorded proceedings to produce accurate transcripts.
• Provide rough drafts or final copy to parties as requested.
• Keep detailed and accurate records and maintain files.
• Assist with training of other departmental personnel.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Florida State Court system, current courtroom policies and procedures, and relevant Florida Statutes preferred.
• Ability to stenographically write testimony at a minimum rate of at least 225 words per minute with a 98% correct translation rate in realtime.
• Excellent knowledge of English grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Ability to work independently and maintain detailed, accurate records.
• Must maintain membership in the National Court Reporting Association (NCRA).
• Must have experience with Eclipse and computer-aided translation (CAT) software.
• Education and experience:
  • 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; and
  • Four years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Realtime writer experience.
• Court experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $65,831.04 annually; salary includes pages.
• State of Florida benefits offered.

Location

• Services provided in all counties of the Eighth Judicial Circuit.

Additional Information

• Posting closing date: 10/26/2026.
• All applications must be submitted through the People First System and include a resume.
• This position is open until filled.
• Successful applicant will be subject to a criminal background check.
• EOE.
• Reasonable accommodations: If selected for the interview process and need an accommodation, assistance is available at no cost. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
• Drug-free workplace: All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.