Court Reporter I

State of Florida

. Stenographically record court proceedings in the courtroom or remotely .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeStarke • Florida • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $65,831 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in stenographic reporting and transcription, with a strong command of English grammar and legal terminology. Proficient in using Eclipse and CAT software while maintaining accurate records and adhering to courtroom policies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Stenographic ReportingRealtime WritingEclipse SoftwareNational Court Reporting Association MembershipCourtroom Policies Knowledge

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Hard Skills

TranscriptionProofreadingEditingResearchComputer OperationsMedical/Legal TerminologyCourt ReportingParalegal Skills225 Words Per Minute Stenography98% Correct Translation Rate

Soft Skills

IndependenceAttention to DetailOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Computer-Aided Translation SoftwareEclipse

Certifications & Qualifications

National Court Reporting Association Membership

Industry Keywords

Florida State Court SystemCourtroom ProceduresFlorida StatutesCourt Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Stenographically record court proceedings in the courtroom or remotely
Produce transcripts of court proceedings
Perform research, proofreading, and editing of recorded proceedings
Attend and stenographically report court proceedings in realtime while simultaneously audio recording all proceedings reported
Maintain stenograph notes on file for future transcription
Produce accurate transcripts, providing rough drafts or final copies to parties as requested
Assist with training other departmental personnel
Develop work methods and sequences independently under general supervision
Provide services in all counties of the Eighth Judicial Circuit

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate’s degree or 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
Must maintain membership in the National Court Reporting Association (NCRA)
Experience with Eclipse and computer-aided translation (CAT) software
Ability to stenographically write testimony at a minimum rate of at least 225 words per minute with a 98% correct translation rate in realtime
Excellent English grammar, punctuation and spelling skills
Ability to work independently, keep detailed and accurate records, and maintain files
Knowledge of the Florida State Court system, current courtroom policies and procedures, and relevant Florida Statutes preferred
Realtime writer experience preferred
Court experience a plus
Successful applicant subject to a criminal background check
Resume required with application
Applications must be submitted through the People First System

Benefits

Comp & perks

State of Florida benefits offered
E-Verify employer
Reasonable accommodation assistance at no cost for qualified applicants with disabilities
Drug-free workplace