Court Monitor

Court Monitor

Salary

$44,803.00 Annually

Location

Statewide, SC

Job Type

FTE - Full-Time

Job Number

186250

Agency

Judicial Branch

Division

Court Services

Opening Date

03/13/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

Class Code:

AH1008

Position Number:

TBD

Normal Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)

Pay Grade

Unclassified

Opening Date

03/13/2026

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

Interested persons meeting the required qualifications should submit an online application at www.careers.sc.gov to include all work history and education. All questions on the application must be completed. A resume may be included but will not be accepted or reviewed in lieu of an incomplete application. Supplemental questions are considered a part of your application and must be completed.

Veteran Preference Statement

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

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Job Responsibilities

The South Carolina Judicial Branch is seeking to fill Court Monitor positions statewide. The Court Monitor will operate digital courtroom recording equipment to capture court proceedings.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION

Note: This job bulletin represents general duties for this position and is not intended to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Performs a test on the digital recording equipment prior to court proceedings to ensure equipment is operational.
• Operate the digital recording equipment to capture a verbatim record of court proceedings.
• Confidently monitor proceedings by utilizing headphones during the proceedings to ensure that recording is taking place.
• Annotate the record by use of log notes entered directly into the system.
• Mark exhibits during court proceedings and submit to the Clerk of Court.
• Retains all court paperwork; including case information sheets, exhibit lists, witness lists, and scans to supervisor. If no access to scanner, retains paperwork organized by week to provide to supervisor during court visits.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE)

• High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• Computer and word processing experience and ability to operate digital recording equipment.
• Must be able to maintain concentration and sit in a courtroom for extended periods of time.
• Must have dependable transportation as this position will require occasional travel to courthouses throughout the circuit.
• Punctuality and avoidance of excessive absences required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

• Knowledge of the legal system and court proceedings.
• Knowledge of grammatical rules, spelling, and language use.
• Ability to (1) operate digital recording equipment to capture verbatim record of court proceedings, (2) to annotate the recordings, and (3) to mark exhibits during court proceedings. (Specific training on SCJBs digital recording equipment and SCJB courtroom procedures will be provided.).
• Ability to communicate courteously and effectively, both orally and in writing, with co-workers, judges, attorneys, and the general public.
• Ability to maintain concentration and sit in a courtroom for extended periods of time.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with judicial staff, court personnel, and the general public.

Preferred Qualifications

DESIRABLE (PREFERRED) REQUIREMENTS (EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE)

• Training and/or experience in legal terminology and court procedures, and in legal practices such as would be gained by paralegals, legal secretaries, and legal assistants.
• Experience working in a court or legal setting.

Additional Comments

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

The South Carolina Judicial Branch offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that include:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children;
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs (Temporary positions have option to enroll);
• 15 days paid annual (vacation) leave per year;
• 15 days paid sick leave per year;
• Option to designate 10 days of earned paid sick leave per year as family sick leave;
• Paid parental leave;
• 13 paid state holidays; and
• Workers' Compensation Benefits.

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

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Please indicate the county(ies) for which you are applying.

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Please provide a detailed description on your training and/or work experience in a courtroom or legal setting. If no training or work experience, enter None.

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What is your highest completed level of education?

• Juris Doctorate
• Masters Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Associate Degree
• Some College but No Degree
• High School Diploma
• GED
• None of the above

Required Question

Employer State of South Carolina

Agency Judicial Branch Address 1220 Senate Street

Suite 101

Columbia, South Carolina, 29201

Phone 803-734-1970

The language used in this document does not create an employment contract between the employee and the agency. This document does not create any contractual rights or entitlements. The agency reserves the right to revise the content of this document, in whole or in part. No promises or assurances, whether written or oral, which are contrary to or inconsistent with the terms of this paragraph create any contract of employment.