Florida Notary Public
Job description
About the role
You own the integrity and reliability of every remote deposition session you facilitate as a commissioned Florida Notary Public. You operate as a critical node in Filevine's Digital Reporter network, ensuring that digital proceedings run with professional precision and technical smoothness. You act as the on‑site guardian of the oath, verifying identities and administering acknowledgments while remotely supporting attorneys and clients through complex legal moments. You treat every logon to the Zoom platform as an extension of your physical presence in the court of record. You partner with Filevine's technology to uphold the chain of custody for digital transcripts, aligning your notary duties with the company's mission of clarity and consistency. You exercise judgment to manage unexpected variables, from connectivity issues to participant compliance, without compromising the sanctity of the proceeding. You represent the standard of professionalism that modern legal operations demand, turning technical constraints into seamless experiences. You contribute to a growing community of trusted notaries who help legal teams move from reactive to proactive through dependable remote support.
Key facts
What you'll do
Coordinate the end‑to‑end lifecycle of remote deposition sessions, from pre‑booking verification to post‑session administrative closure.
Serve as the official Florida Notary Public on Zoom calls, administering oaths and verifying identities while maintaining a calm, professional demeanor.
Diagnose and resolve basic technical issues for participants, guiding them through audio, video, and platform settings to protect the integrity of the record.
Monitor the Digital Reporter dashboard in real time, flagging irregularities in participant connections, timestamps, or transcript capture.
Safeguard the chain of custody for every digital proceeding, ensuring that logs, recordings, and acknowledgments align with Filevine's system of truth.
Leverage LOIS insights to anticipate bottlenecks in the deposition workflow and propose practical adjustments that keep sessions on schedule.
Collaborate with Digital Reporters across states to share best practices and uphold a consistent standard for remote legal support.
Document each session's technical and procedural details, creating a clear audit trail that supports transparency and compliance.
Respond promptly to scheduling changes, participant inquiries, and platform updates, demonstrating adaptability in a fast‑growing AI environment.
Exercise discretion when handling confidential information, embodying the trust placed in you by the legal professionals you serve.
Champion the adoption of new features within the Filevine ecosystem, providing feedback that improves the experience for future notaries and clients.
Act as a bridge between analog notary traditions and digital workflows, translating legal expectations into smooth virtual experiences.
Maintain a reliable presence on the network, meeting deadlines and availability commitments that keep the Depositions by Filevine engine running.
Contribute to the culture of innovation at Filevine by sharing insights on how notaries can thrive alongside AI‑powered legal operating systems.
Requirements
You must be a currently commissioned Florida Notary Public with an active commission that is valid for the foreseeable future.
You must possess a government‑issued photo ID that matches your notary commission records and can be verified during onboarding.
You must have the ability to obtain and maintain Errors and Omissions insurance specific to notary services in the state of Florida.
You must have a secure, private workspace that allows you to conduct remote depositions without interruption or breach of confidentiality.
You must have reliable high‑speed internet access capable of supporting HD video calls and screen sharing with zero perceptible lag.
You must be proficient in using Zoom or equivalent video conferencing platforms, including screen sharing, recording permissions, and participant management.
You must have a clear understanding of Florida notary law, including prohibitions on notarizing for family members or notarizing documents in which you have a direct interest.
You must be at least 18 years of age and legally eligible to work as an independent contractor in the United States without sponsorship requirements.
Nice to have
Previous experience as a notary public conducting remote or hybrid depositions is preferred, giving you a head start on platform expectations.
Familiarity with legal terminology, calendaring systems, and electronic filing processes will help you navigate the deposition environment with confidence.
Comfort working within AI‑powered platforms like LOIS, and an interest in how data and workflows intersect to improve legal operations.
A demonstrated commitment to continuous learning, including staying up to date with changes in remote notarization regulations and best practices.
Practical notes
This is a 1099 independent contractor role based in Florida, with remote work performed from your chosen location.
Hours are flexible, allowing you to select sessions that fit your schedule while meeting the demands of the deposition network.
Travel is not required, as all services are delivered through secure virtual platforms.
No sponsorship is provided or sought for visa or immigration status, as this engagement is fully remote and contractor‑based.
There are no published dates for performance reviews or milestone deadlines, allowing you to build a sustainable rhythm within the network.