Florida Department of Financial Services
COURT REPORTER II - 22010654
Florida Department of Financial Services, Islamorada, Florida, United States, 33036
Requisition No:
864589
Agency:
State Courts System
Working Title:
COURT REPORTER II - 22010654
Key West or Plantation Key, Monroe County, Florida
Position Number:
2210654
Note:
Salary includes a Cost Area Differential (CAD) as approved by the Office of the State Court Administrator.
Are you a skilled stenographer with a passion for precision and a love for coastal living? The Sixteenth Judicial Circuit invites you to join our team in the Florida Keys, where exceptional work meets an extraordinary backdrop. As a Court Reporter II, you’ll play a pivotal role in capturing every spoken word in our courtrooms, all while enjoying life in one of the most scenic and vibrant regions in the state.
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 equipment.
Reads back segments of proceedings from stenographic notes, real‑time translation via laptop, 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 and exhibit lists for trial testimony, as required.
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 needed.
Performs office duties, including answering phones and generating e‑mail correspondence or providing assistance to attorneys, court staff, and/or the general public.
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 skills.
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 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:
Experience recommended to perform required tasks; additional relevant education may substitute 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)
Benefits
Great working environment
Growth and development opportunities
Medical, dental, vision and other supplemental insurances offered through the State of Florida
Sick and 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.
Your application packet should include a copy of your Court Reporter Certification. All applicants must submit a complete and current original application packet to be considered for the advertised vacancy. The successful applicant will be required to pass a criminal background check.
For questions about the Court Reporter II position, please contact (305) 295‑3652.
Equity and Accessibility We are an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, or disability. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. ADA: If you need accommodations to participate in the application/selection process, please notify us in advance at (305) 295‑3652.
E‑Verify The Sixteenth Judicial Circuit participates in the U.S. Government’s Electronic Employment Verification Program (E‑Verify) to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired within three days of hire. For more information, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/employees.
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864589
Agency:
State Courts System
Working Title:
COURT REPORTER II - 22010654
Key West or Plantation Key, Monroe County, Florida
Position Number:
2210654
Note:
Salary includes a Cost Area Differential (CAD) as approved by the Office of the State Court Administrator.
Are you a skilled stenographer with a passion for precision and a love for coastal living? The Sixteenth Judicial Circuit invites you to join our team in the Florida Keys, where exceptional work meets an extraordinary backdrop. As a Court Reporter II, you’ll play a pivotal role in capturing every spoken word in our courtrooms, all while enjoying life in one of the most scenic and vibrant regions in the state.
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 equipment.
Reads back segments of proceedings from stenographic notes, real‑time translation via laptop, 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 and exhibit lists for trial testimony, as required.
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 needed.
Performs office duties, including answering phones and generating e‑mail correspondence or providing assistance to attorneys, court staff, and/or the general public.
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 skills.
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 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:
Experience recommended to perform required tasks; additional relevant education may substitute 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)
Benefits
Great working environment
Growth and development opportunities
Medical, dental, vision and other supplemental insurances offered through the State of Florida
Sick and 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.
Your application packet should include a copy of your Court Reporter Certification. All applicants must submit a complete and current original application packet to be considered for the advertised vacancy. The successful applicant will be required to pass a criminal background check.
For questions about the Court Reporter II position, please contact (305) 295‑3652.
Equity and Accessibility We are an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, or disability. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. ADA: If you need accommodations to participate in the application/selection process, please notify us in advance at (305) 295‑3652.
E‑Verify The Sixteenth Judicial Circuit participates in the U.S. Government’s Electronic Employment Verification Program (E‑Verify) to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired within three days of hire. For more information, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/employees.
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