Digital Court Reporter

The Eighth Judicial Circuit Court is seeking to fill a Digital Court Reporter position at the Baker County Courthouse in Macclenny, Florida. This position is responsible for digitally recording and annotating court proceedings and hearings using the Open Court monitoring system; transcribing recordings; performing research; and processing requests for digitally recorded court proceedings. This is an in-office position and works under the direction of the Court Reporting Manager.

Salary

• $41,119.34/year

Qualifications

High School diploma or GED and one year of college or vocational school education in office skills, computer operation or a closely related field. Additional relevant education may substitute on a year-for-year basis.

Two years of related work experience. Additional relevant experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis.

Competencies

•Must have strong written and oral communication skills, be resourceful, able to multi-task, and capable of prioritizing tasks assigned. Type a minimum of 55 words per minute.

•Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Use judgment and discretion concerning confidential information.

•Able to monitor and annotate live or previously recorded court proceedings which requires sitting with headphones and reviewing computer monitor for extended periods of time.

•Capable of transcribing digitally recorded court hearings, proofreading, editing and preparing final transcripts. Able to perform clerical tasks, such as maintaining logbooks and weekly reports.

•Generate duplicate audio recordings of trials and court hearings for attorneys, government agencies and the public. Due to trials continuing beyond normal work hours there is occasionally the need for flexibility. On the job training available.

Other Information

Notice - The successful applicant will be subject to a criminal background check. EOE. If you are a person with a disability, selected to participate in the interview process and need an accommodation, please contact ADA Coordinator at 352-337-6237.

How to Apply

Information must be submitted through the People First System. Cover letter, resume and verification of typing and grammar tests are required. Please email employment@circuit8.org to schedule testing.

Only complete application packets will be considered. Questions can be submitted to employment@circuit8.org