Court Reporter Ii

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.

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.

• 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

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

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…