SCOPIST - 22010519

Overview

This position provides administrative support to the 13th Judicial Circuit’s Circuit Court Reporters office. The role includes scoping, editing, and proofreading stenographically reported proceedings, as well as performing research to ensure transcript accuracy. Remote work may be permitted on a limited basis, subject to operational needs and applicable policies.

Responsibilities

• Perform varied administrative assistance and support duties for the 13th Judicial Circuit’s stenographic court reporters.
• Support stenographic court reporters by scoping, editing, proofreading, and verifying transcripts of court proceedings for accuracy.
• Complete scoping work for each stenographic court reporter using Eclipse or similar court reporting software.
• Read court reporting stenographic notes of proceedings.
• Conduct research as required to ensure accuracy of transcript information, including correct spelling of names, places, and medical, forensic, scientific, and technological terms.

Requirements

• Experience: Two years of related work experience.
• Education: Associate’s degree or the equivalent of two years of college or vocational school education in computer operations, court reporting, paralegal, or a closely related field.
• Substitutions: Additional relevant experience may substitute for the recommended educational level on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous stenographic court reporting or scopist experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of court procedures, processes, and practices.
• Knowledge of court legal terminology.
• Ability to read court reporting stenographic notes of proceedings.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Professionalism in all regards.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $47,888.64 annually (plus CAD $112.42/month).
• Benefits package includes:
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
  • Comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits
  • Supplemental dental, vision, life, disability, and hospitalization insurance
  • Promotional opportunities
  • Tuition-free college courses
  • Florida Retirement System (FRS) eligibility
  • 457 Tax Deferred Retirement Plan

Location

13th Judicial Circuit, Tampa, FL

Additional Information

• Posting closing date: 11/06/2026
• This is a State-Funded position.
• The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace; employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

How to Apply

• Cover letter
• Resume
• CurrentState of Florida Application and Addendum (PDF) (submitted in (1) PDF file)
• Proof of education: copy of diploma/certificate

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.