Digital Court Reporter

Job Title

Digital Court Recorder

• Monitor and annotate all proceedings in assigned courtrooms to ensure a complete and accurate recording.
• Monitor audio quality, perform tests of digital recording equipment, and advise supervisor of malfunctioning equipment.
• Perform playback services for the Court and provide CDs or other retrieval records of recorded hearings to the public.
• Communicate with Judicial Assistants and Clerks through email, phone, and software (Smart Bench, Benchmark, JACS, etc.).
• Maintain statistical data regarding digitally recorded proceedings and media provided to the Court, litigants, and the general public.

• High School diploma or GED and one year of college or vocational school education in office skills, computer operation, or a closely related field.
• Two years of legal experience, with additional relevant education substituting for the recommended experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Basic knowledge of the legal system, court processes, and procedures.
• Ability to learn, use, and understand Open Court/Court Smart software and digital recording systems or any other software required to perform duties.
• Proficiency on a Windows personal computer, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong typing skills and the ability to compose, proofread, and edit correspondence and reports.
• Ability to compute basic mathematical and statistical functions such as percentages and averages.
• Capability to multi-task, type accurately, and efficiently prioritize work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a close environment with co-workers, maintain confidentiality concerning sensitive issues before the court, and maintain effective working relationships with other court personnel, outside agencies, legal professionals, and the general public.

Manatee County Judicial Center, Bradenton, FL

• Membership in the Florida Retirement System.
• State contribution to health insurance premiums.

8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. + Shift

Employee will be scheduled to remain until all courts have concluded for the day,
two–three days per week.

Interested applicants must submit a current State of Florida Application to the Human Resources Manager of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit. A cover letter and current résumé are encouraged. Application materials may be submitted electronically or via mail delivery.

Email:
HRourts.org

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, age, national origin, or disability. If you need an accommodation in order to participate in the application/selection process, please call .

Pursuant to 110.205(2)(c) of the Florida Statutes, employment with the State Courts System is not covered under the Career Service System and all employees of the State System 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.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center  in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

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.