COURT REPORTER II - 22010595

Essential Duties

• Work under the supervision of the Director of Administrative Services
• Record court proceedings by utilizing specialized equipment (i.e. stenograph machines, laptops, recorders)
• Read back segments of court proceedings using various methods of court reporting technologies including stenographic notes, real-time translation via computer, or voice writing technology
• Transcribe and edit stenographic, real-time and voice writing notes to transcript form in compliance with applicable standards, regulations and statutes
• Proofread transcripts and researching information as necessary to ensure accuracy of information
• Archive digital 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 as needed
• Travels to five courthouses located in Palm Beach County: Criminal Justice Complex, Main Judicial Complex, North County Courthouse, South County Courthouse or West County Courthouse

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s 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
• Four years of related experience; including two years of courtroom court reporting experience
• Registered Professional Reporter or higher (i.e. Certified Real Time Reporter, Florida Professional Reporter)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the Florida State Courts system
• Knowledge of legal, medical, scientific and technological terminology
• Knowledge of transcript formatting rules
• Knowledge of court reporting methods including (but not limited to) shorthand, stenography, computer-aided transcription, real-time court reporting, audio tape recording and digital audio recording
• Ability to handle machines, tools, equipment or work aids involving moderate latitude for judgment regarding attainment of a standard or in selecting appropriate items
• Ability to type accurately and pay attention to detail
• Ability to use Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Additional Information

• Proof of education
• Proof of certifications/licenses