People First Service Center
COURT REPORTER II - 22010654
People First Service Center, Virginia, Minnesota, United States, 55792
Why You’ll Love This Role in the Florida Keys
Work in Paradise:
Spend your days capturing court proceedings just a stone’s throw from tropical ocean views, swaying palm trees, and lively island culture.
Dynamic Environment:
The Florida Keys court system handles a diverse range of cases—so no two days are the same.
Professional Growth:
Collaborate with experienced judges, attorneys, and fellow court staff who value your expertise.
Position Overview Under general supervision, the Official Court Reporter 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 the training of other departmental personnel, all while contributing to a positive and collaborative courtroom atmosphere.
Key Responsibilities
Records court proceedings stenographically utilizing specialized
Reads back segments of proceedings from either stenographic notes, real-time translation via laptop computer, or voice writing technology.
Transcribes and edits stenographic, real-time, or voice writing notes to transcript form in compliance with applicable standards, regulations, and statutes.
Proofreads transcripts to verify correct spelling of names, places, medical, scientific, and technological terms; researches information, including case history, and compiles witness list and exhibit list for trial testimony, as required to ensure accuracy of information.
Prints and binds certified, completed transcripts; transfers backup transcripts to disks for archiving purposes.
Archives paper notes and dockets; maintains, updates, and edits personal dictionary; and maintains accurate logs of each day’s proceedings.
Assists with training of other departmental personnel and with task completion as
Performs office duties, including, but not limited to answering phones and generating e- mail correspondence or providing assistance to attorneys, court staff, and/or the general
Travels to various courthouses to perform duties as required; completes and submits statistical reports.
Attends and/or conducts staff and other professional meetings and conferences to exchange information.
Attends technical or professional seminars or conferences to improve professional
CERTIFICATIONS Requires a valid certificate as a Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) or higher, e.g., Certified Real Time Reporter.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES Education
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.
Location Home Base:
Key West, Florida, or Plantation Key, Florida
Salary:
$78,232.80 annually*, includes a Cost Area Differential (CAD)
At the Administrative Offices of the Courts, Sixteenth Judicial Circuit, we believe our greatest strength is our people. It’s your commitment, talent, and dedication that enable our courts to operate with excellence and integrity every day. That’s why we invest in a comprehensive benefits package—designed with your health, well-being, and financial security in mind.
Whether you're building your career or supporting your family, our benefits are here to support you every step of the way. From health coverage and retirement plans to paid leave and professional development, we’re proud to offer resources that help you thrive while making a meaningful impact in our vibrant Florida Keys community.
Great working environment
Growth and Development Opportunities
Medical, Dental, Vision + other supplemental insurances offered through the State of Florida
Sick + Vacation Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Membership with Florida State Retirement System (Pension or Investment)
State of Florida Tuition Waiver Program
Employee Assistance Program
Basic Term Life $25,000 (Free to Employee)
Free Parking
A supportive, collegial legal environment
How to Apply Take the next step in your court reporting career—and make your workplace your paradise! We look forward to welcoming you to our dedicated team in the stunning Florida Keys.
Interested applicants should submit an Application Packet to Personnel@Keyscourts.net or by U.S. Mail to 16th Judicial Circuit, Personnel, 302 Fleming Street, Key West, Florida 33040. State of Florida applications and complete job descriptions may be found at www.KeysCourts.net.
Your application packet should include:
Copy of your Court Reporter Certification
To apply for position openings, please review and comply with the instructions in the specific job posting. All applicants must submit a complete and current original application packet to be considered for the advertised vacancy. Please be advised that applying for a vacancy does not guarantee an interview or employment with the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit. Prior to an offer of employment, an applicant will be subject to verification of the information contained within the application, including a minimum of two professional (past employment) reference checks. The successful applicant will also be required to pass a criminal background check.
For questions about the Court Reportaler II position, please contact (305) 295-3652.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, or disability.
In accordance with Section 110.205(2)(c), Florida Statutes, positions with the Florida State Courts System (judicial branch) are not covered under the Career Service System. All Florida State Courts System employees are at-will employees and serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority and do not attain tenure rights.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
ADC: If you need accommodations to participate in the application/selection process, please notify us in advance at (305) 295-3652; to make a call through the Florida Relay Service, you can dial 7-1-1.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
This Organization Participates in E-Verify: Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. The 16th Judicial Circuit participates in the U.S. Government’s Electronic Employment Verification Program (E-Verify) to assist in this required verification process. E-Verify is a program that electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States after completion of the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) upon hire within the first 3 days of employment. For information about E-Verify, please visit: https://www.e-verify.gov/employees
Location: ISLAMORADA, FL, US, 33036; KEY WEST, FL, US, 33040.
For assistance, call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287 Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time.
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Spend your days capturing court proceedings just a stone’s throw from tropical ocean views, swaying palm trees, and lively island culture.
Dynamic Environment:
The Florida Keys court system handles a diverse range of cases—so no two days are the same.
Professional Growth:
Collaborate with experienced judges, attorneys, and fellow court staff who value your expertise.
Position Overview Under general supervision, the Official Court Reporter 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 the training of other departmental personnel, all while contributing to a positive and collaborative courtroom atmosphere.
Key Responsibilities
Records court proceedings stenographically utilizing specialized
Reads back segments of proceedings from either stenographic notes, real-time translation via laptop computer, or voice writing technology.
Transcribes and edits stenographic, real-time, or voice writing notes to transcript form in compliance with applicable standards, regulations, and statutes.
Proofreads transcripts to verify correct spelling of names, places, medical, scientific, and technological terms; researches information, including case history, and compiles witness list and exhibit list for trial testimony, as required to ensure accuracy of information.
Prints and binds certified, completed transcripts; transfers backup transcripts to disks for archiving purposes.
Archives paper notes and dockets; maintains, updates, and edits personal dictionary; and maintains accurate logs of each day’s proceedings.
Assists with training of other departmental personnel and with task completion as
Performs office duties, including, but not limited to answering phones and generating e- mail correspondence or providing assistance to attorneys, court staff, and/or the general
Travels to various courthouses to perform duties as required; completes and submits statistical reports.
Attends and/or conducts staff and other professional meetings and conferences to exchange information.
Attends technical or professional seminars or conferences to improve professional
CERTIFICATIONS Requires a valid certificate as a Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) or higher, e.g., Certified Real Time Reporter.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES Education
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.
Location Home Base:
Key West, Florida, or Plantation Key, Florida
Salary:
$78,232.80 annually*, includes a Cost Area Differential (CAD)
At the Administrative Offices of the Courts, Sixteenth Judicial Circuit, we believe our greatest strength is our people. It’s your commitment, talent, and dedication that enable our courts to operate with excellence and integrity every day. That’s why we invest in a comprehensive benefits package—designed with your health, well-being, and financial security in mind.
Whether you're building your career or supporting your family, our benefits are here to support you every step of the way. From health coverage and retirement plans to paid leave and professional development, we’re proud to offer resources that help you thrive while making a meaningful impact in our vibrant Florida Keys community.
Great working environment
Growth and Development Opportunities
Medical, Dental, Vision + other supplemental insurances offered through the State of Florida
Sick + Vacation Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Membership with Florida State Retirement System (Pension or Investment)
State of Florida Tuition Waiver Program
Employee Assistance Program
Basic Term Life $25,000 (Free to Employee)
Free Parking
A supportive, collegial legal environment
How to Apply Take the next step in your court reporting career—and make your workplace your paradise! We look forward to welcoming you to our dedicated team in the stunning Florida Keys.
Interested applicants should submit an Application Packet to Personnel@Keyscourts.net or by U.S. Mail to 16th Judicial Circuit, Personnel, 302 Fleming Street, Key West, Florida 33040. State of Florida applications and complete job descriptions may be found at www.KeysCourts.net.
Your application packet should include:
Copy of your Court Reporter Certification
To apply for position openings, please review and comply with the instructions in the specific job posting. All applicants must submit a complete and current original application packet to be considered for the advertised vacancy. Please be advised that applying for a vacancy does not guarantee an interview or employment with the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit. Prior to an offer of employment, an applicant will be subject to verification of the information contained within the application, including a minimum of two professional (past employment) reference checks. The successful applicant will also be required to pass a criminal background check.
For questions about the Court Reportaler II position, please contact (305) 295-3652.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, or disability.
In accordance with Section 110.205(2)(c), Florida Statutes, positions with the Florida State Courts System (judicial branch) are not covered under the Career Service System. All Florida State Courts System employees are at-will employees and serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority and do not attain tenure rights.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
ADC: If you need accommodations to participate in the application/selection process, please notify us in advance at (305) 295-3652; to make a call through the Florida Relay Service, you can dial 7-1-1.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
This Organization Participates in E-Verify: Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. The 16th Judicial Circuit participates in the U.S. Government’s Electronic Employment Verification Program (E-Verify) to assist in this required verification process. E-Verify is a program that electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States after completion of the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) upon hire within the first 3 days of employment. For information about E-Verify, please visit: https://www.e-verify.gov/employees
Location: ISLAMORADA, FL, US, 33036; KEY WEST, FL, US, 33040.
For assistance, call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287 Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time.
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