Job Description

Requisition No: 855672 

Agency: State Courts System

Working Title: DIGITAL COURT REPORTER - 22010115

 Pay Plan: State Courts System

Position Number: 22010115 

Salary: $43,119.34 

Posting Closing Date: 07/08/2025 

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Description - The Eighth Judicial Circuit Court is seeking to fill a Digital Court Reporter position at the Alachua County Courthouse in Gainesville, Florida. This position is responsible for digitally recording and annotating court proceedings and hearings using the Open Court monitoring system; transcribing recordings; performing research; and processing requests for digitally recorded court proceedings. This is an in-office position and works under the direction of the Court Reporting Manager.

Functions, Responsibilities, Competencies - Must have strong written and oral communication skills, be resourceful, able to multi-task, and capable of prioritizing tasks assigned. Type a minimum of 55 words per minute. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Use judgment and discretion concerning confidential information. Able to monitor and annotate live or previously recorded court proceedings which requires sitting with headphones and reviewing computer monitor for extended periods of time. Capable of transcribing digitally recorded court hearings, proofreading, editing and preparing final transcripts. Able to perform clerical tasks, such as maintaining logbooks and weekly reports. Generate duplicate audio recordings of trials and court hearings for attorneys, government agencies and the public. Due to trials continuing beyond normal work hours there is occasionally the need for flexibility. On the job training available.

Education and Qualifications - High School diploma or GED and one year of college or vocational school education in office skills, computer operation or a closely related field. Additional relevant education may substitute on a year-for-year basis. Two years of related work experience. Additional relevant experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis.

Benefits - State of Florida benefits offered, including State of Florida retirement.

Application Process - Information must be submitted through the People First System. Cover letter and resume are required; only complete application packets will be considered.

Questions can be submitted to  employment@circuit8.org .

Notice - The successful applicant will be subject to a criminal background check. EOE. If you are a person with a disability, selected to participate in the interview process and need an
accommodation, please contact ADA Coordinator at 352-337-6237.

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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 (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made 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.

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