Realtime Court Reporter — Verbatim Transcripts

DeKalb County Superior Court Administration; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

DEKALB COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT seeks a Court Reporter – Division 4 to record and transcribe verbatim court proceedings. The role involves setting up stenography equipment, confirming proper operation, and ensuring confidentiality of all records.

Responsibilities include preparing certified transcripts, indexing trials, handling exhibits, and backing up digital records. A relevant Associate degree and RPR or CCR licensure are required.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in business/public administration or related field is required.
• Three years of court reporting experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Must possess and maintain certifications as a Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) or licensure as CCR.

Responsibilities

• Takes verbatim recordings of formal and/or legal proceedings; operates stenography and voice-to-text equipment; verifies proper operation of equipment.
• Prepares certified written and electronic verbatim transcripts; proofreads, edits and files transcripts; prepares trial index and manages exhibits.
• Prepares digital media copies of transcripts; archives electronic files and exhibits; responds to transcript requests within designated time frames.

Skills

Realtime certification

Realtime software experience

Education

Associates Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field

Job description

DEKALB COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT seeks a Court Reporter – Division 4 to record and transcribe verbatim court proceedings. The role involves setting up stenography equipment, confirming proper operation, and ensuring confidentiality of all records.

Responsibilities include preparing certified transcripts, indexing trials, handling exhibits, and backing up digital records. A relevant Associate degree and RPR or CCR licensure are required.