Court Reporter II - 22010027

Requisition No: 871248 

Agency: State Courts System

Working Title: COURT REPORTER II - 22010027

 Pay Plan: State Courts System

Position Number: 22010027 

Salary:  75,154.80 

Posting Closing Date: 03/02/2026 

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The essential function of the position within the Sixth Judicial Circuit is to stenographically report court proceedings and produce transcripts on a timely basis. The position is responsible for reporting court proceedings, performing research, proofreading, and editing reported proceedings to produce quality transcripts. The employee possesses the ability to report testimony at the industry standard required speed and accuracy, the ability to operate a stenographic machine, read back testimony in open court, as well as the ability to timely produce transcripts and meet deadlines. The position works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Education, Experience, Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations:

• Successful completion of a Court Reporting Program is required.


• Experience in the freelance field, court system, or a combination thereof.


• Eclipse software and Eclipse support, and Stenograph Luminex II machine, and all other equipment related to the job are provided.


• Requires a valid certificate as a Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) or higher, e.g., Certified Real Time Reporter.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the court system, procedures, and practices


• Knowledge of legal and medical terminology, as well as extensive vocabulary


• Knowledge of applicable statutes, rules, regulations, laws, and ordinances


• Ability to record testimony at the standard required both for speed and accuracy.


• Ability to operate a stenographic machine, voice writing equipment, real-time hookup to a laptop computer, as well as a personal computer in a Windows environment.


• Ability to interact professionally and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, coworkers, government officials, and the public.

How to Apply: All applications must be submitted through email: [email protected] or via fax at: 727-453-7166, including a cover letter, resume, and certifications. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Accommodation: If you require accommodation to participate in the application/selection process, please call the Human Resources Department at (727) 453-7165 in advance. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal background check and E-Verify. The Sixth Judicial Circuit of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

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.