Court Reporter II

The essential function of the position within the organization is to stenographically record court proceedings and produce transcripts. The position is responsible for recording court proceedings, performing research, proofreading and editing recorded proceedings to produce transcripts, and assisting with training of other departmental personnel.

The position works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Travel is required on occasion to other branch courthouses for the 16th Judicial Circuit.

Salary

• $6,399.73 - $11,186.20/month

Qualifications

Education Refers to job specific training and education that is recommended for entry into the position. Additional relevant experience may substitute for the recommended educational level on a year-for-year basis.

Associate degree or the equivalent of two years of college or vocational school education in computer operations, medical/legal terminology, court reporting, paralegal, or a closely related field.

Experience Refers to the amount of related work experience that is recommended for entry into the position that would result in reasonable expectation that the person can perform the required tasks. Additional relevant education may substitute for the recommended experience on a year-for-year basis, excluding supervisory experience.

Four years of related work experience.

CERTIFICATION, LICENSE, AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (Refers to professional, state, or federal licenses, certifications, or registrations required/desired to enter the position.)

Requires valid certificate as a Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) or higher, e.g., Certified Real Time Reporter.

Competencies Other Information

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications are being accepted 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 against any of the protected classes.

Office Location: Freeman Justice Center 302 Fleming Street, Key West, Florida or Plantation Key Courthouse, 88770 Overseas Highway, Plantation Key, Fl.

How to Apply

For more information and to apply please visit our website at www.KeysCourts.net, select the Employment Tab. The Application Packet may be emailed to Personnel@Keyscourts.net. For further questions, please call 305-295-3652.
Application Packet Must Include:
1) State of Florida Application
2) Current Resume
3) Cover Letter
4) Copy of Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) Certification

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, Sixteenth Judicial Circuit, telephone number (305-292-3423 at least 7 days before your scheduled either in-person or telephonic interview; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call “711.”