Court Reporter

About This Role

The Court Reporter is responsible for recording verbatim testimony of court sessions and other proceedings, as well as providing transcripts within specified time frames and cost requirements. This role also involves maintaining accurate and legible records of time, attendance, transcript production, and earnings, and serving all the judges of the Court.

Responsibilities

• Record verbatim testimony of court sessions or other proceedings as specified by statute, rule, or order of the Court
• Provide transcripts at the request of a party or by order of the Court, within the time frames and cost requirements of the Judicial Conference
• Maintain accurate and legible records of time, attendance, transcript production, and earnings
• Provide realtime reporting to the judges of this Court (if not realtime certified)

Requirements

• At least four years of prime court reporting experience in the freelance field of service, in other courts, or a combination thereof
• Qualified by testing for listing on the Registry of Professional Reporters of the National Court Reporters Association or have passed an equivalent qualifying examination
• Skilled in the use of Computer-Aided Transcription equipment
• Possess and provide all necessary personal equipment and software
• Ability to record verbatim testimony
• Ability to read back all or any portions of the court records
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to work extended court and transcription production hours within strict time limitations
• Ability to work as a part of a team to serve all the judges of the Court

Nice to have:

• Realtime certified from the National Court Reporters Association, the United States Court Reporters Association, or an equivalent examination approved by the Administrative Office of the United States (i.e., State of Illinois realtime examination)
• Certificate of Merit from the National Court Reporters Association

Applicants not realtime certified will be considered if they:

• Meet the minimum established requirements set forth by the Judicial Conference
• Agree in writing to attain realtime certification within 18 months of the appointment date with the Court

To be eligible for employment, applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

• U.S. citizen
• Person who owes allegiance to the U.S. (i.e., nationals of American Samoa, Swains Island, and the Northern Mariana Islands)
• Person admitted as a refugee or granted asylum who has filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible