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Court Reporter
U.S. Courts
Judicial Branch
Job Description
Summary
This job is for an Official Court Reporter in a federal court in Chicago, where you'll accurately record every word spoken during trials and hearings using specialized equipment.
You'll prepare transcripts when needed and keep detailed records of your work. It's a great fit for experienced court reporters who are certified, fast typists, and comfortable with legal proceedings.
Key Requirements
- Successful completion of the certified real-time reporter examination from the United States Court Reporter Association or National Court Reporters Association, or equivalent
- At least four years of court reporting experience in freelance, courts, or a combination
- Ability to record 180 wpm on literary matter, 200 wpm for jury charge, and 225 wpm for testimony
- Skilled in using Computer-Aided Transcription (CAT) equipment
- Possess and provide all necessary personal equipment and software
- Qualified by testing for the Registry of Professional Reporters of the National Court Reporters Association or equivalent
- Certificate of Merit from the National Court Reporters Association preferred
Full Job Description
The United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois has an opening for an Official Court Reporter.
Official Court Reporters serve the Court en banc and must comply with the requirements of the Judicial Conference of the United States Courts and the Court Reporter Management Plan of this Court.
Successful completion of the certified real-time reporter examination offered by the United States Court Reporter Association or the National Court Reporters Association, or an equivalent qualifying examination is required.
At least four years of prime court reporting experience in the freelance field of service or in other courts or a combination thereof.
If applicants have prior experience providing reporting services to this Court on more than five occasions with the same judge within the twelve months prior to submitting their application, applicants must submit an evaluation of their work and recommendations from that judge.
Qualified by testing for listing on the Registry of Professional Reporters of the National Court Reporters Association or have passed an equivalent qualifying examination.
Ability to accurately record 180 words per minute on literary matter, 200 words per minute for jury charge, and 225 words per minute for testimony.
Skilled in the use of Computer-Aided Transcription equipment. Possess and provide all necessary personal equipment and software.
Certificate of Merit from the National Court Reporters Association is preferred. Major Duties:
The Official Court Reporter is responsible for recording verbatim testimony of court sessions or other proceedings as specified by statute, rule, or order of the Court.
At the request of a party or by order of the Court, the Court Reporter provides transcripts within the time frames and cost requirements of the Judicial Conference.
Official Court Reporters are required to maintain accurate and legible records of time, attendance, transcript production, and earnings.
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