Court Transcription Instructor - Lead & Train Transcribers

Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois; Illinois; On-site; USD 69,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois seeks an experienced Court Transcriptionist Instructor to train staff in producing verbatim transcripts from electronic recordings.

This position reports to the Court Reporting Services and carries a salary of $77,000 annually. The instructor will guide trainees, ensure compliance with court rules, and monitor progress through regular reports and evaluations.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of transcription experience. Certification in transcription is preferred.
• Three (3) years of teaching transcription.
• High School Diploma or GED is required. Education, training, or degree may be substituted for years of experience in transcription or teaching.

Responsibilities

• Trains employees to prepare court transcripts of proceedings in trials or other judicial proceedings according to Supreme Court Rules and standards.
• Prepares monthly progress reports on trainees as directed by the Chief Judge and Administrator
• Operates personal computer (i.e., word processing, spread sheet or database applications).
• Must comply with all applicable statues, administrative orders, court rules, and all regulations promulgated by the Chief Judge and any amendments thereof.
• Responsible to the Chief Judge and Administrator.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Transcription

Teaching experience

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Time management

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Database

Job description

The Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois seeks an experienced Court Transcriptionist Instructor to train staff in producing verbatim transcripts from electronic recordings.

This position reports to the Court Reporting Services and carries a salary of $77,000 annually. The instructor will guide trainees, ensure compliance with court rules, and monitor progress through regular reports and evaluations.