Date: Aug 1, 2025
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Requisition No: 854496
Agency: State Courts System
Working Title: COURT REPORTER II - 22010654
Pay Plan: State Courts System
Position Number: 22010654
Salary: Monthly Salary $6,519.40 (Includes a CAD) * All hires must start at the minimum of the advertised pa
Posting Closing Date: 08/31/2025
Total Compensation Estimator
Position Title: COURT REPORTER II
Key West or Plantation Key, Monroe County, Florida
Position Number 2210654
Annual Salary: $76,796.81*
*Salary includes a Cost Area Differential (CAD) as approved by the Office of the State Court Administrator.
Are you a skilled stenographer with a passion for precision and a love for coastal living? The Sixteenth Judicial Circuit invites you to join our team in the Florida Keys, where exceptional work meets an extraordinary backdrop. As a Court Reporter II , you’ll play a pivotal role in capturing every spoken word in our courtrooms, all while enjoying life in one of the most scenic and vibrant regions in the state.
Work in Paradise: Spend your days capturing court proceedings just a stone’s throw from tropical ocean views, swaying palm trees, and lively island culture.
Dynamic Environment: The Florida Keys court system handles a diverse range of cases—so no two days are the same.
Professional Growth: Collaborate with experienced judges, attorneys, and fellow court staff who value your expertise.
Under general supervision, the Official Court Reporter is to stenographically record court proceedings and produce transcripts. The position is responsible for recording court proceedings, performing research, proofreading, and editing recorded proceedings to produce transcripts, and assisting with the training of other departmental personnel, all while contributing to a positive and collaborative courtroom atmosphere.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES
Education
Refers to job specific training and education that is recommended for entry into the position. Additional relevant experience may substitute for the recommended educational level on a year-for-year basis.
Associate degree or the equivalent of two years of college or vocational school education in computer operations, medical/legal terminology, court reporting, paralegal, or a closely related field.
Experience
Refers to the amount of related work experience that is recommended for entry into the position that would result in reasonable expectation that the person can perform the required tasks. Additional relevant education may substitute for the recommended experience on a year- for-year basis, excluding supervisory experience.
Four years of related work experience.
Location Home Base: Key West, Florida or Plantation Key, Florida
Salary: $76,796.81 annually* , i ncludes a Cost Area Differential (CAD)
Benefits:
At the Administrative Offices of the Courts, Sixteenth Judicial Circuit, we believe our greatest strength is our people. It’s your commitment, talent, and dedication that enable our courts to operate with excellence and integrity every day. That’s why we invest in a comprehensive benefits package—designed with your health, well-being, and financial security in mind.
Whether you're building your career or supporting your family, our benefits are here to support you every step of the way. From health coverage and retirement plans to paid leave and professional development, we’re proud to offer resources that help you thrive while making a meaningful impact in our vibrant Florida Keys community.
How to Apply:
Take the next step in your court reporting career—and make your workplace your paradise! We look forward to welcoming you to our dedicated team in the stunning Florida Keys.
Interested applicants should submit an Application Packet to Personnel@Keyscourts.net or by U.S. Mail to 16th Judicial Circuit, Personnel, 302 Fleming Street, Key West, Florida 33040. State of Florida applications and complete job descriptions may be found at .
Your application packet should include:
Resume detailing your court reporting experience
Copy of your Court Reporter Certification
Professional references
To apply for position openings, please review and comply with the instructions in the specific job posting. All applicants must submit a complete and current original application packet to be considered for the advertised vacancy. Please be advised that applying for a vacancy does not guarantee an interview or employment with the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit. Prior to an offer of employment, an applicant will be subject to verification of the information contained within the application, including a minimum of two professional (past employment) reference checks. The successful applicant will also be required to pass a criminal background check.
For questions about the Court Reporter II position, please contact (305) 295-3652.
In accordance with Section 110.205(2)(c), Florida Statutes, positions with the Florida State Courts System
(judicial branch) are not covered under the Career Service System. All Florida State Courts System employees are at-will employees and serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority and do not attain tenure rights.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, or disability.
If you need an accommodation to participate in the application/selection process, please call the contact person at 305-295-3652 or as indicated for each position. Persons using a TTY/TDD may call the contact person through the Florida Relay Service at 711 or 1-800-955-8771.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
ADA: If you need accommodations to participate in the application/selection process, please notify us in advance at (305) 295-3652; to make a call through the Florida Relay Service, you can dial 7-1-1
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.
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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.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
Location: TAVERNIER, FL, US, 33070 KEY WEST, FL, US, 33041
Nearest Major Market: Key West
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