Court Reporter I - 22012217
Date:
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Agency: State Courts System
Working Title: COURT REPORTER I - 22012217 Pay Plan: State Courts System
Position Number: 22012217
Salary: $65,831.04 Posting Closing Date: 10/16/2026
Job Location: Bay County
Job Description:
This position performs advanced stenographic work in recording and transcribing verbatim trials or hearings in the Courts of the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit. Transcripts must be certified for judicial appeal proceedings and the Court Reporter is responsible for the absolute accuracy of the transcript. The work involves a significant amount of sitting and listening. Travel is also required. The position works under the direct supervision of the Court Reporting Services Manager. The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: Records proceedings of the court by stenotype writer to create verbatim transcripts with the use of Eclipse software or equivalent transcription software; Prepares transcripts of proceedings to include indexing and page numbering and ensuring the absolute accuracy of each transcript; Proofreads and prints transcripts to distribute to appropriate parties in a timely manner; Maintains and archives all records taken in an organized manner; and Maintains daily, monthly, and yearly data. Travel is required throughout the six counties of the circuit and will be reimbursed. Education and Experience Requirements: Associate's degree or equivalent of two years college or vocational school education in computer operations, medical/legal terminology, court reporting, paralegal, or a closely related field. Certification as a Registered Professional Reporter is preferred. Two years of related experience. Additional relevant experience may substitute for the recommended educational level on a year-for-year basis; excluding supervisory experience. Additional relevant education may substitute for the recommended experience on a year-for-year basis. Special Comments: To be considered for the position, all applicants must: Submit a complete and accurate application profile, which includes essential information such as dates of service, reasons for leaving, and other qualifications. Ensure that all employment history and detailed information about work experience are included in the application. This should encompass military service, self-employment, job-related volunteer work, internships, and any other relevant experiences, as well as explanations for any gaps in employment. The Florida State Courts System is a criminal justice agency. The successful applicant will be fingerprinted for the purpose of conducting a criminal history record check. Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory level II criminal background check. Please note that applicants who do not provide all the necessary information will not be considered for this position.
Benefits:
The Florida State Courts System offers a comprehensive selection of State of Florida employee benefits: membership in the Florida Retirement System, optional enrollment in a subsidized Health insurance plan, optional enrollment in Life, Dental, and Disability insurance plans, and paid term life insurance.
How to Apply:
Submit a current and complete online State Employment Profile Application through the People First State of Florida Jobs website, view the State Courts System page at jobs.myflorida.com/go/State-Courts-System/2814300/ For additional information about this job, please contact Angelica Livingston by phone at 850-767-3550.
