Maggie Court Reporter - Chicago, IL

Magna Legal Services; Chicago (IL); Hybride; USD 45 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee training

Résumé du poste

Magna Legal Services is seeking a Maggie™ Court Reporter for a full-time position in Chicago, IL. This role involves accurately recording legal proceedings and collaborating with attorneys in a hybrid work environment. Candidates must have strong English skills and an associate's degree, with a starting salary of $50,000 per year along with benefits.

As a salaried employee, this position provides opportunities for career growth through in-house training and advancement based on performance.

Qualifications

• Ability to concentrate for extended periods, manage multiple priorities, and meet strict deadlines.
• Flexible to a hybrid work schedule with a mix of remote and in-person work.

Responsabilités

• Responsible for accurate written record of legal proceedings.
• Administer the oath prior to proceedings.
• Monitor and edit real-time transcription using proprietary software.
• Intervene if participants engage in crosstalk.
• Gather information for final written record.
• Manage transcript delivery timelines and client communication.
• Collaborate with internal teams for quality standards.
• Finalize and certify the transcript as a true record.

Connaissances

Excellent English grammar, spelling, and punctuation

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Proficiency with computers

Formation

Associate’s degree required; bachelor’s preferred

Notary Public certificate

Court Reporting Certification

Description du poste

Job Description:

Job Title: Maggie™ Court Reporter

Job Summary:

As a Maggie™ Court Reporter, you play a critical role by keeping the official written record of proceedings which impacts the outcome of legal cases. Each day there is a new case, new people, which makes the work interesting and varied. You will have the opportunity to work alongside attorneys at remote or in‑person depositions and hearings, using best‑in‑class proprietary AI court reporting software to capture the spoken word in real time.

Unlike independent contractor stenographers (1099), this is a salaried, benefits‑eligible staff position with Magna Legal Services. The Maggie™ Court Reporter role provides opportunities for career growth. After you have successfully completed our in‑house training program, you will be eligible for our reporter tier program, which offers advancement based on experience and performance. As you move through Tier Levels 1, 2, and 3, your work will involve more interesting and complex cases. You will also receive an increase in compensation and may be eligible for bonuses.

This position will be remote with up to 25% travel across Chicago, IL.

Key Responsibilities

• Ultimately responsible as “keeper of the record” of legal proceedings, including deposition and hearings.
• Administer the oath to a witness prior to proceedings.
• Monitor and edit realtime transcription of the spoken word through use of Maggie™ proprietary software to ensure an accurate, verbatim written record.
• Protect the official record by confidently intervening if participants are engaging in crosstalk.
• Gather and preserve information needed to produce a final written record, including case information, participants, and exhibits.
• Manage transcript delivery timelines and client communication to ensure timely delivery.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure quality standards are met.
• Responsible for finalizing and certifying that the final transcript is a true and accurate record of the proceeding.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required; bachelor’s is preferred.
• Notary Public certificate is required; assistance in obtaining is provided.
• Court Reporting Certification is encouraged; assistance in obtaining it is provided.
• Excellent English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with computers.
• Ability to concentrate for extended periods of time, manage multiple priorities, and meet strict deadlines.
• Flexible to a hybrid work schedule with a mix of remote and in‑person work.

Compensation: Starting salary of $50,000 per year

This is a full‑time W‑2 employment opportunity with Magna Legal Services that includes a consistent schedule, 40‑hour work week, benefits, paid time off, and paid holidays. Independent contractor (1099) stenographer roles are not part of this posting. Magna‑provided training and proprietary software use apply to employees only.