Court Reporter Ii

Requisition No: 864589

Agency: State Courts System

Working Title: COURT REPORTER II -

Key West or Plantation Key, Monroe County, Florida

Position Number: 2210654

Note: 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.
• Reads back segments of proceedings from stenographic notes, real‑time translation via laptop, 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 and exhibit lists for trial testimony, as required.
• 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 skills.

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

Education: Associate degree or 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: Experience recommended to perform required tasks; additional relevant education may substitute on a year‑for‑year basis, excluding supervisory experience.

Key West, Florida, or Plantation Key, Florida

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

• Great working environment
• Growth and development opportunities
• Medical, dental, vision and other supplemental insurances offered through the State of Florida
• Sick and vacation paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Membership with Florida State Retirement System (Pension or Investment)
• State of Florida tuition waiver program
• Employee assistance program
• Basic term life $25,000 (free to employee)
• Free parking
• A supportive, collegial legal environment

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