Scopist (13th Judicial Circuit)

THIS POSTING IS ONLY A JOB ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT. TO APPLY PLEASE FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS BELOW. ANSWERING THE QUESTIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS POSTING WILL RESULT IN A DISQUALIFICATION.

TO APPLY SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:

1. COVER LETTER

2. RESUME

3. STATE OF FLORIDA APPLICATION AND ADDENDUM- http://www.fljud13.org/Portals/0/Forms/pdfs/cpr/stateapp_wfields.pdf (LOCATED ONLY AT WWW.FLJUD.ORG) IN (1) PDF FILE VIA EMAIL TO RECRUITING@FLJUD13.ORG.

4. PROOF OF EDUCATION: A COPY OF DIPLOMA/CERIFICATE

Position Title: Scopist
Department: Court Reporters
Position: 010483
FLSA Status: Included
Annual Salary: $47,888.64 +CAD $112.42/mo.
Pay grade: 25

SUMMARY: Provide administrative support to the 13^th Judicial Circuit’s Stenographic Court Reporters and Circuit Court Reporter Office. This position is also responsible for backup scoping, editing and proofreading of court/stenographic reported proceedings (with the aid of audio backup), and perform research.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• EXPERIENCE: Two years of related work experience
• EDUCATION: Associate’s degree or the equivalent of two years of college or vocational school education in computer operations, court reporting, paralegal, or a closely related field.

• SUBSTITUTIONS: Additional relevant experience may substitute for the recommended educational level on a year-for-year basis.

• PREFERRED: Previous stenographic court reporting or scopist experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Perform miscellaneous administrative assistance and support duties to the 13^th Judicial Circuit’s Stenographic Court Reporters and Circuit Court Reporter Office.

• Perform scoping work for each stenographic reporter via separate include/block files.

• Provide backup support to staff Stenographic Court Reporters by scoping, editing, proofreading and verifying transcripts of court proceedings for accuracy.

• Ability to read Court Reporting stenographic notes of proceedings.

• Perform research as required to ensure accuracy of transcript information, such as correct spelling of names, places, medical, forensic, scientific and technological terms.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of court procedures, practices and system.

• Knowledge of legal terminology used in a court of law.

• Ability to read Court Reporting stenographic notes of proceedings.

• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.

• Incumbent must be professional in all regards.

BENEFITS PACKAGE:

Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays, comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits, supplemental dental, vision, life, disability and hospitalization insurance, promotional opportunities, tuition-free college courses, Florida Retirement System (FRS) eligibility, 457 Tax Deferred Retirement Plan.

NOTICE: Please note that future vacancies in this same classification may be filled as a result of this recruitment. Applicants will be subject to a criminal background check. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. Requests for ADA accommodation to participate in the application/selection process should be directed to (813) 272-6330.

*Competitive Area Differential