COURT Reporter II - 22010654 Islamorada, FL

Overview

COURT REPORTER II -  job at State of Florida. Islamorada, FL.

Requisition No:
864589. Agency:
State Courts System.

Working Title:

COURT REPORTER II - . Pay Plan:
State Courts System. Position Number:. Salary: AGENCY TO UPDATE. Posting Closing Date: 01/31/2026. Total Compensation Estimator. COURT REPORTER II. Key West or Plantation Key, Monroe County, Florida. Position Number 2210654. Annual Salary: $78,232.80*

* Salary includes a Cost Area Differential (CAD) as approved by the Office of the State Court Administrator.

Are you a skilled stenographer with a passion for precision and a love for coastal living? The Sixteenth Judicial Circuit invites you to join our team in the Florida Keys, where exceptional work meets an extraordinary backdrop. As a Court Reporter II, you’ll play a pivotal role in capturing every spoken word in our courtrooms, all while enjoying life in one of the most scenic and vibrant regions in the state.

• Work in Paradise: Spend your days capturing court proceedings just a stone’s throw from tropical ocean views, swaying palm trees, and lively island culture.

• Dynamic Environment: The Florida Keys court system handles a diverse range of cases—so no two days are the same.

• Professional Growth: Collaborate with experienced judges, attorneys, and fellow court staff who value your expertise.

Under general supervision, the Official Court Reporter 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 the training of other departmental personnel, all while contributing to a positive and collaborative courtroom atmosphere.

• Records court proceedings stenographically utilizing specialized equipment and methods.
• Reads back segments of proceedings from stenographic notes, real-time translation via laptop computer, or voice writing technology.
• Transcribes and edits stenographic, real-time, or voice writing notes to transcript form in compliance with applicable standards, regulations, and statutes.
• Proofreads transcripts to verify correct spelling of names, places, medical, scientific, and technological terms; researches information, including case history, and compiles witness list and exhibit list for trial testimony, as required to ensure accuracy of information.
• Prints and binds certified, completed transcripts; transfers backup transcripts to disks for archiving purposes.
• Archives paper 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 and with task completion as needed.
• Performs office duties, including answering phones and generating e-mail correspondence or providing assistance to attorneys, court staff, and/or the general public.
• Travels to various courthouses to perform duties as required; completes and submits statistical reports.
• Attends and/or conducts staff and other professional meetings and conferences to exchange information.
• Attends technical or professional seminars or conferences to improve professional knowledge and skills.

Requires a valid certificate as a Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) or higher, e.g., Certified Real Time Reporter.

Education

Associate 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.

Experience

Four years of related work experience.

Location Home Base: Key West, Florida, or Plantation Key, Florida

Salary: $78,232.80 annually*, includes a Cost Area Differential (CAD)

At the Administrative Offices of the Courts, Sixteenth Judicial Circuit, we believe our greatest strength is our people. It’s your commitment, talent, and dedication that enable our courts to operate with excellence and integrity every day. That’s why we invest in a comprehensive benefits…