Court Reporting & Stenography Jobs in Florida
Becoming a court reporter is a journey which takes you to a good paying career that's fun, full of variety, and is always in demand. For over 70 years, the Stenotype Institute has helped thousands of Florida students reach a successful end to this journey and land their dream job as a court reporter/stenographer. Our reputation for quality education and our commitment to the personal success of each student has earned us the title of America's premier court reporting school.
Court Reporting Careers
Court reporting careers in Florida and throughout the U.S. are in demand, and are expected to continue to grow in the years to come (per the Bureau of Labor & Statistics). Why? Because despite the recession, court proceedings will continue as they always have, and as long as there are cases going through justice system, there will always be a need for the transcription skills of professional court reporters. Court reporting is a unique occupation. Unlike your typical office job, a court reporter works in a prestigious legal setting, where there's always variety and never a dull moment.
Closed Captioning Jobs
Court reporting is definitely a lucrative and in-demand field, but your skills as a stenographer are not limited to the courtroom. There are numerous other stenographer jobs in the state of Florida and throughout the country where you can also earn a good living. For example, you can work as a closed captioning specialist during sporting events, newscasts, college lectures, emergency broadcasts and much more (some additional training may be required). The rising demand for stenographers in today's information age insures that this skill is likely to be in demand for many decades to come.
What Skills Do I Need to Become a Court Reporter?
Stenography jobs and court reporting careers in Florida do require a certain level of skill. Specifically, you should be able to transcribe judicial records with a steno machine at a rate of at least 220 words per minute. If you are good at typing and texting, then you are likely a good candidate to become a stenographer.
How Much Can I Earn as a Court Reporter/Stenographer?
Incomes vary by region and by specific job, but the national average income of a court reporter is approximately $62,000 per year (source: NCRA). The income you earn is also largely dependent on the quality of the training program you've had. For this reason, when choosing the right court reporting school, it is important to consider their track record for job placement and the level of training they will give you, so you can be sure to get a job quickly after graduation earning a salary you can be proud of.
At the Stenotype Institute, we train our students to excel in the court reporting field. Our standards are higher than most and we prepare our students to enter the workforce with more than just the minimum skills for an entry level position. Our average placement record in Florida for court reporting and stenographer jobs over the past 10 years is 95%, so when you graduate with a degree from the Stenotype Institute, you will be ready to quickly enter the exciting world of court reporting.
