Digital Court Reporter

Third Judicial Circuit of Florida
Columbia, Dixie, Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, and Taylor Counties

Administrative Office of the Courts
173 NE Hernando Avenue, Room 408 Lake City, FL 32055

Employment Opportunity
Digital Court Reporter Position (County Position)
Application Deadline: Friday, June 5, 2026 Starting Annual Salary: $44,119.32
The successful candidate will be hired at the minimum salary.

The essential functions of the position are to digitally record, annotate and transcribe court
proceedings, hearings and recordings. This position is also responsible for performing research.
The position will be in Lake City, Florida. This position works under the supervision of the
Manager, Electronic Court Reporting and the Trial Court Administrator.

Preferred Qualifications: A high school diploma or GED and one year of college or vocational
school education in office skills, computer operation or a closely related field, and two years of
related experience. Education may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Ability
to establish work priorities. Ability to handle sensitive matters with integrity and
confidentiality. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively. Ability to operate office
equipment, including computers. Must be able to type 55 words per minute and transcribe directly
from a recording. Excellent spelling and grammar skills are required.

How to Apply: All application packets must include a cover letter, resume, verification of
education (copy of degree or transcript) and a Hamilton County application found at:
https://thirdcircuitfl.org/wp-content/uploads/Hamilton-County-Application.pdf Applications can be
submitted by email to butler.lisa@jud3.flcourts.org or mail at the address above. Incomplete
applications may not be considered.

If you need accommodation to participate in the application/selection process, please call Lisa
Butler at (386)754-7107. Persons using a TDD may call the contact person through the Florida Relay
Service at (800)955-8771. The successful applicant will be subject to a criminal background check.
Equal Opportunity Employer.