Current Job Opportunity

The Second Judicial Circuit of Florida is seeking qualified applicants for the full-time position of Official Court Reporter I or II in the Tallahassee office. The essential function of the position within the organization is to attend and stenographically record criminal felony trial proceedings and produce verbatim transcripts.

This position provides many benefits that include the latest Eclipse software or support and Luminex writer provided. Only report criminal felony trials and criminal felony court proceedings.  No daily or rough transcripts. Proofreader provided. Teleworking days. Work-life balance with no nights or weekends, unless reporting a criminal trial. Weekly schedule allows flexibility when needing time off for appointments or vacation. Shared workload with team of reporters. Excellent State pension plan and health insurance. Paid sick and annual leave. Reimbursement for travel. National Court Reporting Association (NCRA) dues paid and travel to state conferences for training is also provided.

Example of Duties Performed:

Completes and submits statistical reports to designated personnel.

Travel to courthouses within the circuit to perform duties, as may be required. 

Perform administrative duties as required, such as billing for transcripts, financial and other record keeping, preparation and filing of required Administrative Office reports, and responding to official correspondence and telephone calls.

Maintain and safeguard records until they are disposed of according to statutory requirements.

Archives digital stenographic notes; maintains, updates, and edits personal dictionary; and maintains accurate logs of each day’s proceedings for future transcription. 

Produce accurate transcripts of all proceedings reported upon request.

Attend and stenographically report court proceedings while simultaneously audio recording all proceedings reported.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Associate degree or the equivalent of two years of college or vocational education in court reporting.

Court Reporter I - Two years of related work experience.

Court Reporter II - A valid certificate as a Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) or higher and maintain membership in the National Court Reporting Association (NCRA).

The Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) is NCRA’s certification which requires you to pass three five-minute Skills Tests: Literary at 180 words per minute, Jury Charge at 200 words per minute, and Testimony or Questions and Answers at 225 words per minute. All three tests must be transcribed with a 95 percent accuracy rate within 75 minutes.

Professional associations other than the NCRA and state license examinations may be acceptably equivalent to the NCRA testing, but the requirements for the examinations at the time of administration will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Ability to stenographically write testimony at a minimum rate of at least 225 words per minute.

Excellent knowledge of English grammar, punctuation, and spelling skills.

Ability to work independently, to keep detailed and accurate records, and maintain files.

Ability to read back segments of proceedings from either stenographic notes or realtime translation.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.

Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and activities.

Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with members of the judiciary, state court personnel, and the public.

Ability to completes and submits statistical reports to designated personnel.

The successful candidate must possess excellent organizational and communication skills to permit the production of transcripts within time limitations and be willing to work as part of a team of court reporters under the direction of the managing court reporter in fulfilling the needs of all judicial officers of the Court.

Candidate must possess tact, good judgement, poise, initiative, and always maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.

Open Until Filled - applications will be accepted until position is filled.

A thorough criminal and civil background check will be conducted on all final applicants.

An application addendum is required for final applicants.

A reference check of previous and current employers will be conducted.

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 http://jobs.myflorida.com/.

An application must be submitted for the position listing the appropriate class title and position number for which you are applying.

Your application must be received by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date. When using the People First State of Florida Jobs website to apply and assistance is needed with using the system, contact the People First Service Center by phone at 1-866-663-4735.

For additional information about this job opportunity contact Paula Watkins by phone at 850-606-4422.

To learn more about the Second Judicial Circuit Court of Florida visit the website at http://2ndcircuit.leoncountyfl.gov/.

The successful applicant will be subject to a criminal background check.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, sex or gender, religion or creed, national origin, age, marital status, genetic, disability, or political opinions or affiliations.

We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.

If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or selection process, please call the contact person at the number indicated for each respective position.

Persons using a TTY or TDD may call the contact person through the FLORIDA RELAY SERVICE: Voice is 1-800-955-8770, TDD is 1-800-955-8771, NATIONAL RELAY SERVICE is 711.