Court Reporter - Verbatim Transcription Expert

United States Courts; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois, seeks an Official Court Reporter to record verbatim testimony in court sessions and to prepare transcripts within required timeframes.

Applicants should have four years of prime court reporting experience, preferably realtime certified. Proficiency with Computer-Aided Transcription equipment is essential, and you must provide necessary personal equipment and aim to attain realtime certification within 18 months.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have four years of prime court reporting experience.
• Realtime certification is preferred; if not certified, candidates must agree to attain realtime certification within 18 months.
• Proficiency with CAT equipment and maintaining legible records is essential.

Responsibilities

• Record verbatim testimony during court sessions or other proceedings as required.
• Read back all or portions of court records when needed and provide transcripts within timeframes and cost requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of time, attendance, transcript production and earnings and collaborate with judges.

Skills

Reading back court records

Ability to work under pressure

Transcript production

Tools

Computer-Aided Transcription (CAT) equipment

Job description

The United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois, seeks an Official Court Reporter to record verbatim testimony in court sessions and to prepare transcripts within required timeframes.

Applicants should have four years of prime court reporting experience, preferably realtime certified. Proficiency with Computer-Aided Transcription equipment is essential, and you must provide necessary personal equipment and aim to attain realtime certification within 18 months.