About this role
Requisition No: 884778
Agency: State Courts System
Working Title: COURT REPORTER I - 22012217
Pay Plan: State Courts System
Position Number: 22012217
Salary: $65,831.04
Posting Closing Date: 10/16/2026
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Position Title
Court Reporter I
Position Number
22012217
Job Location
Bay County
Salary Range
$65,831.04 Annually
Job Description
This position performs advanced stenographic work in recording and transcribing verbatim trials or hearings in the Courts of the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit. Transcripts must be certified for judicial appeal proceedings and the Court Reporter is responsible for the absolute accuracy of the transcript. The work involves a significant amount of sitting and listening. Travel is also required. The position works under the direct supervision of the Court Reporting Services Manager. The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Records proceedings of the court by stenotype writer to create verbatim transcripts with the use of Eclipse software or equivalent transcription software;
- Prepares transcripts of proceedings to include indexing and page numbering and ensuring the absolute accuracy of each transcript;
- Proofreads and prints transcripts to distribute to appropriate parties in a timely manner;
- Maintains and archives all records taken in an organized manner; and
- Maintains daily, monthly, and yearly data.
- Travel is required throughout the six counties of the circuit and will be reimbursed.
Education and Experience Requirements
Associate’s degree or equivalent of two years college or vocational school education in computer operations, medical/legal terminology, court reporting, paralegal, or a closely related field. Certification as a Registered Professional Reporter is preferred.
Two years of related experience.
Additional relevant experience may substitute for the recommended educational level on a year-for-year basis; excluding supervisory experience.
Additional relevant education may substitute for the recommended experience on a year-for-year basis.
Special Comments
To be considered for the position, all applicants must:
- Submit a complete and accurate application profile, which includes essential information such as dates of service, reasons for leaving, and other qualifications.
- Ensure that all employment history and detailed information about work experience are included in the application. This should encompass military service, self-employment, job-related volunteer work, internships, and any other relevant experiences, as well as explanations for any gaps in employment.
- The Florida State Courts System is a criminal justice agency. The successful applicant will be fingerprinted for the purpose of conducting a criminal history record check. Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory level II criminal background check.
Please note that applicants who do not provide all the necessary information will not be considered for this position.
Benefits
The Florida State Courts System offers a comprehensive selection of State of Florida employee benefits: membership in the Florida Retirement System, optional enrollment in a subsidized Health insurance plan, optional enrollment in Life, Dental, and Disability insurance plans, and paid term life insurance.
How to Apply
Submit a current and complete online State Employment Profile Application through the People First State of Florida Jobs website, view the State Courts System page at jobs.myflorida.com/go/State-Courts-System/2814300/
For additional information about this job, please contact Angelica Livingston by phone at 850-767-3550.
An application must be submitted for the position listing the appropriate class title and position number for which you are applying. Your application must be received by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date. When using the People First State of Florida Jobs website to apply and assistance is needed with using the system, contact the People First Service Center by phone at 1-866-663-4735.
The successful applicant will be subject to a criminal background check.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, sex or gender, religion or creed, national origin, age, marital status, genetic, disability, or political opinions or affiliations.
We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.
If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or selection process, please call the contact person at the contact information indicated for each respective position.
Persons using a TTY or TDD may call the contact person through the Florida Relay Service: Voice is 1-800-955-8770, TDD is 1-800-955-8771, National Relay Service is 711.
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.