Court Reporter

The Middle District of Florida seeks a mission-driven professional to serve as a full-time Official Court Reporter to help provide fair and impartial justice. The ideal candidate possesses excellent interpersonal, computer, and analytical skills; strong work ethic; and resilience. This meaningful career opportunity is located in the Fort Myers division.

The Official Court Reporter attends and records verbatim by computer-aided technology all testimony for civil and criminal court proceedings. At the request of a party or by order of the Court, the Court Reporter provides transcripts within the time frames and at the applicable per page rates in accord with Judicial Conference regulations. Additionally, Court Reporters are responsible for complying with Judicial Conference billing and format requirements. Court Reporters must adhere to this District’s Plan for the Effective Utilization of Court Reporters and must maintain accurate, legible records which are subject to audits. This position also involves completing record keeping forms, documenting the information contained in reports, as well as maintaining and safeguarding records until disposition according to statutory requirements and Judicial Conference policy.

• Have at least 1 year of prime court reporting experience in the freelance field of service, or in other courts, or a combination thereof.
• Be qualified by testing for listing on the Registry of Professional Reporters (RPR) of the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA), or passed an equivalent qualifying examination.
• Possession of and skill in the use of computer-aided transcription equipment.  
• Applicants must be RealTime Certified or willing to become RealTime Certified within 12 months of hire date.

To apply:
 
applications must be submitted through the posting on https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/flmd

• attach your cover letter and resume as one PDF document named "last name, first name" (e.g. Smith, John)