Job LocationEighteenth Judicial Circuit; Viera, FL or Titusville, FLSalary Range$43,119.36 AnnuallyJob DescriptionSTARTING DATE: January 3, 2025This position is responsible for monitoring and annotating court proceedings (for future aid in searching the recorded proceeding for specific segments upon request) in a centralized environment using Open Court monitoring and recording software. In addition, upon request, video can be captured and uploaded for requestor as well as uploaded to an official court reporter for transcript purposes. Also responsible for processing online requests for digitally recorded court proceedings by researching ICMS, providing download links via WeTransfer, copying audio/video files onto a DVD, and drafting simple correspondence. Work is performed under the direction of the Court Reporting Services Manager.Education and Training GuidelinesGraduation from a standard high school or GED equivalent and two years of advanced stenographic work, in the court system, legal field or criminal justice environment or an equivalent combination of training and/or experience. Direct work experience with court reporting/digital court reporting preferred.Competencies• Thorough knowledge and experience operating a computer using Windows 11, and Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Word, Internet Explorer/Google/Microsoft Edge, and Adobe Reader, as well as the internet.• Working knowledge of the Florida State Courts System, court proceedings, and legal terminology.• Ability to identify parties in the courtroom.• Ability to use and understand the applicable digital audio court recording system for recording and transcribing proceedings.• Ability to efficiently organize and prioritize work, meet deadlines, work independently and multi-task effectively.• Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality, and present a favorable impression to the Judiciary, court personnel, and general public.- Experience with the Clerk's Public Records System (BECA and ICMS).- Familiarity with recording software such as Open Court.- Position requires ability to sit and review a computer monitor for extended periods of time for video aspects.- Upon occasion, need for flexibility due to trials continuing beyond normal work hours.- Ability to wear headphones for extended periods of time to hear and understand multiple voice dialogues for audio aspects.Special CommentsEqual Opportunity EmployerThe Eighteenth Judicial Circuit is an equal opportunity employer that actively pursues and hires a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of nor manifest by words or conduct, bias or prejudice based on race, color, religion, age (40 or older), sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, language, marital status, socioeconomic status, or disability or genetic information, which does not preclude performance of essential job functions, and reasonable accommodation(s) is provided, as necessary and judicious.If you are a person with a disability who needs an accommodation in order to participate in the application/selection process, you are entitled, at no cost to you, the provision of certain assistance. Please notify Court Administration at 407-665-4227 prior to the application deadline. If you are hearing or voice impaired, please call through the Florida Relay Service (TDD) 1-800-955-8771.Background Check - Employment is provisional pending the results of a successful background investigation and fingerprinting.E-Verify - Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. The Eighteenth Judicial Circuit participates in the U.S. Government's Electronic Employment Verification Program (E-Verify) to assist in this required verification process for all state-funded positions.Drug-Free Workplace - It is the commitment of the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit to maintain a drug-free workplace. Any applicant for employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing court service for the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, and the trust placed in our organization by the public.At-Will Employment - Pursuant to 110.205(2)(c) of the Florida Statutes, employment with the State Courts System is not covered under the Career Service System and all employees of the State Systems serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority and do not attain tenure rights, i.e., employees can be terminated with or without cause by the Court.How to ApplyPlease submit a completed State of Florida Application to: ******- Applications containing the verbiage "Please Refer to Resume" will NOT be considered.- Resumes may be attached as supplemental documentation but will NOT be accepted as a substitute to the application.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.Location:TITUSVILLE, FL, US, 32078VIERA, FL, US, 32940For assistance, call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287 Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time.
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