COURT REPORTER II - 22010654

Requisition No: 854496 

Agency: State Courts System

Working Title: COURT REPORTER II - 22010654

 Pay Plan: State Courts System

Position Number: 22010654 

Salary:  *Monthly $6,399.73 to $11,186.20 (includes CAD) 

Posting Closing Date: 08/31/2025 

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Position Title: COURT REPORTER II

Key West or Plantation Key, Monroe County, Florida

Position Number 2210654

Annual Salary: $76,796.81*

*Salary includes a Cost Area Differential (CAD) as approved by the Office of the State Court Administrator.

Are you a skilled stenographer with a passion for precision and a love for coastal living? The Sixteenth Judicial Circuit invites you to join our team in the Florida Keys, where exceptional work meets an extraordinary backdrop. As a Court Reporter II, you’ll play a pivotal role in capturing every spoken word in our courtrooms, all while enjoying life in one of the most scenic and vibrant regions in the state.

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. 

Position Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES

Education

Refers to job specific training and education that is recommended for entry into the position. Additional relevant experience may substitute for the recommended educational level on a year-for-year basis.

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.

Four years of related work experience.