• Digital Court Reporter

    MyFlorida (West Palm Beach, FL)


    DIGITAL COURT REPORTER - 22011850

    Date: Sep 13, 2025

     

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    Requisition No: 858617

     

    Agency: State Courts System

     

    Working Title: DIGITAL COURT REPORTER - 22011850

     

    Pay Plan: State Courts System

     

    Position Number: 22011850

     

    Salary: 46,183.68

     

    Posting Closing Date: 12/01/2025

     

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    How to Apply

     

    Do not click "Apply Now". You must apply on the 15th Judicial Circuit website to be considered.

    Visit the 15th Judicial Circuit of Florida Employment website:

    https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/15thcircuit/jobs/5046245/digital-court-reporter-dcr?page=1&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

    Summary

    As a Digital Court Reporter, you will be part of a team that ensures court proceedings are being digitally recorded. In this position, you will record due process court proceedings and annotate the digitally recorded court proceedings while they occur for each court case. The position works under direct supervision according to set procedures. Occasional travel to the other Circuit courthouses may be required.

     

    Examples of Work Performed

     

    + Monitors audio quality and annotates digitally recorded court proceedings while the proceedings occur to facilitate with future transcriptions; annotates previously recorded, non-annotated court proceedings as necessary

    + Processes approved transcript/CD/DVD orders in a queue; produces copies of court proceedings and hearings for attorneys, governmental personnel/agencies and the public. Follows up on pending court orders and verifies each for accuracy, which may require further research

    + Performs tests of digital court recording equipment located within courtrooms to ensure systems work properly prior to start of court proceedings

    + Provides services involving digital court recording equipment, such as the playback of recordings in open courtroom upon a judge’s request or making a recording of a particular case available for listening by court personnel

    + Keeps accurate and detailed records of annotated proceedings, dockets, orders received, including research of files for case law entered into evidence and correct spelling of names and places

    + Attends staff and other professional meetings to exchange information

     

    The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    High School Diploma or GED along with one year of college or vocational school education in office skills, computer or closely related field and two years of customer service experience.

     

    Preferred: Two years of experience in an Office Setting.

    KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

    + Working knowledge and understanding of specialized vocabulary used in judicial proceedings; ability to type 50 w.p.m.; detailed oriented; excellent communication skills; accurate use of the English language, grammar, punctuation and spelling

    + Able to multi-task and capable of prioritizing tasks assigned

    + Use judgement and discretion concerning confidential information

    + Able to perform clerical tasks, such as data entry, maintaining logbooks and weekly reports

    + Ability to work in a team environment and have a ‘can-do’ attitude is essential for success in this position

    + Able to work a flexible schedule that can change from day to day

    + Weekend and holiday hours will be required on a rotating basis with colleagues

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

    During the Application Process please upload the following ATTACHMENTS if applicable:

    + Proof of education

    + Proof of certifications

    NOTICE:

    Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications will continue to be received until the position is filled. Submission of an application does not guarantee the applicant an interview. Applicants will be subject to a criminal background check. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on any of the protected classes.

     

    If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in the interviewing process once selected, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator, Palm Beach County Courthouse, 205 North Dixie Highway West Palm Beach, Florida 33401; telephone number (561) 355-4380 at least 7 days before your scheduled either in-person or telephonic interview; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call “711.”

     

    The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

     

    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 (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

     

    The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

    Location:

    WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33401

    Nearest Major Market:Palm Beach

     

    Nearest Secondary Market:Miami