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Court Reporter

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$51.31 - $62.38/hr

... Realtime speech-to-text captioning. Minimum Qualifications Must be certified by the State of California as a Certified Shorthand Reporter. Knowledge of: Principles and practices of court reporting ...

Court Reporter I - $65,831.04 or Court Reporter II - $73,232.76 Position Number: 009908 Must ... Ability to read back segments of proceedings from either stenographic notes or realtime translation.

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How much do realtime court reporter jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for realtime court reporter in the United States is $80,550.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $62,500.00 and $100,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a realtime court reporter?

A Realtime Court Reporter is a specialized stenographer who transcribes courtroom proceedings in real-time using a stenotype machine and computer software. Their transcripts are instantly available to judges, attorneys, and other legal professionals for immediate reference. This role requires exceptional accuracy, speed, and attention to detail to ensure a verbatim record of legal proceedings.

What does a realtime court reporter do?

A Realtime Court Reporter typically spends their day in courtrooms, depositions, or legal hearings, capturing live spoken testimony and converting it into real-time text for immediate review by legal professionals. In addition to operating specialized stenography equipment, you may also proofread transcripts, annotate proceedings, and work closely with judges, attorneys, and other court staff to ensure record accuracy. The role often involves tight deadlines and requires adaptability to a variety of legal subjects. Many court reporters also spend part of their time outside the courtroom, editing transcripts and preparing official documents for submission.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a realtime court reporter?

To thrive as a Realtime Court Reporter, you need excellent stenography skills, fast and accurate typing abilities, and typically a certification such as Registered Professional Reporter (RPR). Mastery of specialized stenographic machines, real-time transcription software, and knowledge of legal terminology are essential technical requirements. Outstanding attention to detail, active listening skills, professionalism, and the ability to remain focused under pressure set top candidates apart. These competencies are crucial for accurately capturing, transcribing, and delivering live legal proceedings without omission or error.

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Infographic showing various Realtime Court Reporter job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $80,550 per year, or $38.7 per hour.

COURT REPORTER I - 22010103

State of Florida

Gainesville, FL • On-site

$65K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago


Job description

Requisition No: 862774
Agency: State Courts System
Working Title: COURT REPORTER I - 22010103
Pay Plan: State Courts System
Position Number: 22010103
Salary: $65,831.04
Posting Closing Date: 08/31/2026
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General Description - The essential function of the position within the organization is to stenographically record court proceedings in the courtroom or remotely and produce transcripts. The position is responsible for recording court proceedings, performing research, proofreading and editing recorded proceedings to produce transcripts, and assisting with training of other departmental personnel. The position works under general supervision independently developing work methods and sequences. This position provides services in all counties of the Eighth Judicial Circuit.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities - Knowledge of Florida State Court system, current courtroom policies and procedures and relevant Florida Statutes preferred. Ability to stenographically write testimony at a minimum rate of at least 225 words per minute with a 98% correct translation rate in realtime. Excellent knowledge of English grammar, punctuation and spelling skills. Ability to work independently, to keep detailed and accurate records and maintain files. Attend and stenographically report, in realtime, court proceedings while simultaneously audio recording all proceedings reported. Maintain stenograph notes on file for future transcription. Produce accurate transcripts of all proceedings reported, providing rough drafts or final copy to parties, as requested.
Education and Experience - Associate's 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 and four years of related experience. Membership in the National Court Reporting Association (NCRA) . Must have experience with Eclipse and computer-aided translation (CAT) software. Realtime writer experience preferred. Court experience a plus.
Salary and Benefits - Salary is $65,831.04/annually; salary includes pages. State of Florida benefits offered.
Application Process - All applications must be submitted through the People First System and include a resume. This position is open until filled. Questions can be submitted to hr@circuit8.org.
Notice - The successful applicant will be subject to a criminal background check. EOE. If you are a person with a disability selected to participate in the interview process and
need an accommodation, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact ADA Coordinator at 352-337-6237.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
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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