Job Summary

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. Applicants who previously applied to the Court Reporter 2026-12 position will be considered and do not have to re-apply.

Job Description

The position requires the ability to record verbatim testimony, to read back all or any portions of the court records, to work well under pressure, to work extended court and transcription production hours within strict time limitations, and to work as a part of a team to serve all the judges of the 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 State 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. 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.