About This Role
Reporting verbatim testimony for civil and criminal court proceedings is the core of this role, ensuring fair and impartial justice through accurate record-keeping. This meaningful career opportunity suits a mission-driven professional with excellent interpersonal, computer, and analytical skills, a strong work ethic, and resilience.
Responsibilities
- Attend and record verbatim by computer-aided technology all testimony for civil and criminal court proceedings
- Provide transcripts within time frames and at applicable per-page rates, upon request of a party or by order of the Court, in accordance with Judicial Conference regulations
- Comply with Judicial Conference billing and format requirements
- Adhere to this District’s Court Reporter Management Plan
- Maintain accurate, legible records, which are subject to audits
- Complete record-keeping forms
- Document the information contained in reports
- Maintain and safeguard records until disposition, in accordance with statutory requirements and Judicial Conference policy
Requirements
- At least four years of prime court reporting experience in the freelance field of service, or in other courts, or a combination thereof
- Qualified by testing for listing on the Registry of Professional Reporters (RPR) of the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA), or passed an equivalent qualifying examination
- Possession of and skill in the use of computer-aided transcription equipment
- RealTime Certified or willing to become RealTime Certified within 12 months of hire date
Benefits
- Level I - must meet stated minimum qualifications
- Level II - must meet stated minimum qualifications and requires merit certification
- Level III - must meet stated minimum qualifications and requires real-time certification
- Level IV - must meet stated minimum qualifications and requires realtime certification and merit certification
Important Details
- Application deadline: Open Until Filled
- Appointment type: Permanent
- Classification level/grade: Level I to Level IV
Application Process
- Attach your cover letter and resume as one PDF document named "last name, first name" (e.g., Smith, John)
- Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted
About the Company
The Middle District of Florida seeks to provide fair and impartial justice.