Current Job Opportunity

The Digital Court Recorder is responsible independent, technical, and clerical work monitoring multiple court proceedings from a central location using the OpenCourt software for digital audio recording. The Digital Court Recorder annotates court events as they occur within the recording for future retrieval. The employee may be required to sit in one position for long periods of time. Work is performed under the supervision of a Manager of Digital Court Recording or other Court Managers, and must exercise discretion with sensitive and confidential information. While work is performed independently, the employee will share an office with up to five other court recorders and must work well in a team environment.

Examples of Work Performed

Monitors and annotates all proceedings in assigned courtrooms in order to ensure a complete and accurate recording of the proceedings.

Monitors audio quality, performs tests of digital recording equipment, advises supervisor of improperly functioning equipment.

Performs playback services for the Court and provides CDs or other retrieval records of recorded hearings to the public.

Communicates with Judicial Assistants and Clerks through email, phone, and software (SmartBench, Benchmark, JACS, etc.).

Maintains statistical data regarding digitally recorded proceedings and media provided to the Court, litigants, and the general public.

A High School diploma or GED and one year of college or vocational school education in office skills, computer operation or closely related field.

Two years of legal experience. Additional relevant education may substitute for the recommended experience on a year-for-year basis. 

This position requires basic knowledge of the legal system; court processes and procedures; and the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Knowledge of the rules of English grammar, spelling, punctuation.

Ability to learn, use and understand the Open-Court or Court-Smart software and digital recording system or any other software that may be required to perform duties.

Ability to use a personal computer in a Windows environment, including WORD, Excel, and email application.

Ability to multi-task and type accurately.

Ability to compose, proofread, and edit correspondence and reports.

Ability to compute basic mathematical and statistical functions such as percentages and averages.

Ability to work in a close environment with co-workers.

Ability to plan, organize and complete special assignments with minimum supervision.

Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other court personnel, outside agencies, legal professionals, and the general public.

Ability to efficiently prioritize and organize work and  meet deadlines.

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Ability to establish work priorities, work under pressure and organize work.

Ability to handle multiple tasks with deadline requirements.

Ability to work in a fast-paced, automated environment with interruptions.

Ability to maintain confidentiality concerning sensitive issues before the court.

Knowledge of court system procedures, practices and applicable statutes, rules, regulations, laws, and ordinances.

Technology and Equipment Usage

In addition to the ability to use basic office equipment, this position calls for strong computer skills, such as:

Proficient typing skills.

Ability to use computer applications such as Open-Court or Court-Smart, Microsoft Office products, and Microsoft Outlook;

Searching the Internet.

Ability to learn and use new program software.

Must be able to use a personal computer, copy machines, fax machines, scanning devices, multi-line telephones.

Two positions to be filled, located in Bradenton and Sarasota, Florida.

Open Until Filled - applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply early.

*Salary will include a Competitive Area Differential (CAD) pay additive monthly amount of $123.25.

*Salary is non-negotiable.

*State employees are paid on the last workday of each month.

*The successful candidate will be hired at the minimum salary.

Work shift is 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. 

Employee will be scheduled to remain until all courts have concluded for the day, two–three days per week.

Job location is Lynn Silvertooth Judicial Center, Sarasota.

The Florida State Courts System offers a comprehensive selection of State of Florida employee benefits: membership in the Florida Retirement System, optional enrollment in a subsidized Health insurance plan, optional enrollment in Life, Dental, and Disability insurance plans, and paid term life insurance.

The Florida State Courts System is a criminal justice agency. The successful applicant will be fingerprinted for the purpose of conducting a criminal history record check. 

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.

For additional information and to apply, visit the Twelfth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida Employment website http://www.jud12.hwanfei.com/About/Career-Opportunities.

Submit the completed state employment application located on the Circuit’s website.

Submit a current cover letter and resume is encouraged.

Submit by e-mail to the address HR@jud12.hwanfei.com; or

Submit by mail to the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Human Resources Manager, Post Office Box 48927, Sarasota, Florida 34230; or by Fax to (941) 861-7904.

The state employment application must be received to be considered.

If you have submitted a state employment application directly to the Twelfth Judicial Circuit within the past twelve months, please indicate – you will not be required to submit a new application.

For additional information about the job advertised contact Heather Blanton by phone at 941-861-7811 or by e-mail at the address HR@jud12.hwanfei.com.

The successful applicant will be subject to a criminal background check.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, sex or gender, religion or creed, national origin, age, marital status, genetic, disability, or political opinions or affiliations.

We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.

If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or selection process, please call the contact person at the number indicated for each respective position.

Persons using a TTY or TDD may call the contact person through the FLORIDA RELAY SERVICE: Voice is 1-800-955-8770, TDD is 1-800-955-8771, NATIONAL RELAY SERVICE is 711.