Job Description
Salary: $46,321.32 Annually
Location : Main - 205 N. Dixie Hwy West Palm Beach, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Court Reporting Office
Opening Date: 11/07/2025
SUMMARY SALARY: $46,321.32 (annual salary of $44,119.32 plus plus competitive area differential pay of $2,202.00)
As a Digital Court Reporter, you will be part of a team that ensures the record of court proceedings are being digitally recorded accurately. In this position, you will record due process court proceedings and annotate the digitally recorded court proceedings while they occur for each court case. The position works under direct supervision according to set procedures. Occasional travel to the other Circuit courthouses may be required. Weekend and Holiday hours may be required on a rotational basis.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES - Monitors audio quality and annotates digitally recorded court proceedings while the proceedings occur to facilitate with future transcriptions; annotates previously recorded, non-annotated court proceedings as necessary
- Processes approved transcript/CD/DVD orders in a queue; produces copies of court proceedings and hearings for attorneys, governmental personnel/agencies and the public. Follows up on pending court orders and verifies each for accuracy, which may require further research
- Performs tests of digital court recording equipment located within courtrooms to ensure systems work properly prior to start of court proceedings
- Provides services involving digital court recording equipment, such as the playback of recordings in open courtroom upon a judge's request or making a recording of a particular case available for listening by court personnel
- Keeps accurate and detailed records of annotated proceedings, dockets, orders received, including research of files for case law entered into evidence and correct spelling of names and places
- Attends staff and other professional meetings to exchange information
The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES High School Diploma or GED along with one year of college or vocational school education in office skills, computer or closely related field and two years of customer service experience.
Relevant experience and/or education may substitute for the recommended minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred: Two years of experience in an office setting.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES: - Working knowledge and understanding of specialized vocabulary used in judicial proceedings; ability to type 50WPM;detail-oriented; excellent communication skills; accurate use of the English language, grammar, punctuation and spelling.
- Able to multi-task and capable of prioritizing tasks assigned.
- Use judgement and discretion concerning confidential information.
- Able to perform clerical tasks, such as data entry, maintaining logbooks and weekly reports.
- Ability to work in a team environment and having a 'can-do' attitude is essential for success in this position.
- Able to work a flexible schedule that can change from day to day.
- Weekend and holiday hours will be required on a rotating basis with colleagues.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION During the Application Process please upload the following ATTACHMENTS if applicable: - Proof of education
- Proof of certifications
NOTICE: Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Applications will continue to be received until the position is filled. Submission of an application does not guarantee the applicant an interview. Applicants will be subject to a criminal background check. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on any of the protected classes.
If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in the interviewing process once selected, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator, Palm Beach County Courthouse, 205 North Dixie Highway West Palm Beach, Florida 33401; telephone number (561) 355-4380 at least 7 days before your scheduled either in-person or telephonic interview; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call "711."
PREMIUM BENEFITS PLAN: - Start earning vacation and sick leave your first day of employment!
- Eligible for fourteen (14) PAID court holidays your first day of employment!
- State Group Insurance Health Plan is only $50 (monthly) for individual coverage; and $180 (monthly) for family coverage!
- HMO - United Healthcare
- PPO - Florida Blue
- Retirement plan recognized nationally - Florida Retirement System (FRS)!
- A wide range of additional State benefits, including, but not limited to dental, vision, and disability insurance!
- Tax-free Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account!
- College Tuition Waiver Program!
Job Tags
Full time, Work at office, Flexible hours, Weekend work,