Digital Court Reporter (DCR)

SUMMARY

SALARY: $45,321.34 (annual salary of $43,119.34 plus competitive area differential pay of $2,202.00).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Monitors audio quality and annotates digitally recorded court proceedings while the proceedings occur to facilitate with future transcriptions; annotates previously recorded, non-annotated court proceedings as necessary
• Processes approved transcript/CD/DVD orders in a queue; produces copies of court proceedings and hearings for attorneys, governmental personnel/agencies and the public. Follows up on pending court orders and verifies each for accuracy, which may require further research
• Performs tests of digital court recording equipment located within courtrooms to ensure systems work properly prior to start of court proceedings
• Provides services involving digital court recording equipment, such as the playback of recordings in open courtroom upon a judge’s request or making a recording of a particular case available for listening by court personnel
• Keeps accurate records of annotated proceedings, dockets, orders received, including research of files for case law entered into evidence and correct spelling of names and places
• Attends staff and other professional meetings to exchange information

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Working knowledge and understanding of specialized vocabulary used in judicial proceedings; ability to type 50 w.p.m.; detailed oriented; excellent communication skills; accurate use of the English language, grammar, punctuation and spelling
• Able to multi-task and capable of prioritizing tasks assigned
• Use judgement and discretion concerning confidential information
• Able to perform clerical tasks, such as maintaining logbooks and weekly reports
• Ability to work in a team environment and have a ‘can-do’ attitude is essential for success in this position
• Able to work a flexible schedule that can change from day to day
• Weekend hours will be required on a rotating basis with colleagues

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Applications will be accepted December 31, 2024 through January 14, 2025. Incomplete applications will not be considered, and submission of an application does not guarantee an interview. All applicants are subject to a criminal background check. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on any of the protected classes.

If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in the interviewing process once selected, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator, Palm Beach County Courthouse, 205 North Dixie Highway West Palm Beach, Florida 33401; telephone number (561) 355-4380 at least 7 days before your scheduled either in-person or telephonic interview; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call “711.”