Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois

Unified trial court system for Cook County

Official Court Reporter 2

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Full-timeCook County, IL, USA$76.3k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Must possess an unrestricted Certified Shorthand Reporter's license issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulations, unless the license is obtained with the permitted one-year period to pass the Official Court Reporter Proficiency examination.
Must pass the Official Court Reporter Proficiency (Part A) examination, with holders of an unrestricted Certified Shorthand Reporter's license given one year from hire to pass it.
Knowledge and skill in performing stenographic duties and reducing spoken words into a verbatim record at a high rate of speed.
Knowledge and skill in using a personal computer, stenographic software, word-processing software, and other applications.
Working knowledge of office procedures, composition, records management, and office communications.
Ability to organize work effectively and meet required deadlines and schedules.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to review documents for proper form, content, and compliance with policies.
Ability to associate with employees and the public in a pleasant, courteous, and helpful manner.
Ability to be flexible and respond productively to change.
Ability to retrieve files and lift up to 20 pounds.
Ability to sit for extended periods and work in a normal office environment requiring telephone use and processing written documents.
Must complete a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

Provide stenographic services to produce a verbatim record at a high rate of speed.
Prepare transcripts from stenographic notes.
Report to the Chief Judge, Administrator, and supervisor.
Comply with applicable statutes, administrative orders, court rules, and regulations promulgated by the Chief Judges.
Keep a monthly report of transcripts on order and file the original report as directed by the Chief Judge.
Prepare all transcripts in a timely manner.
Follow proper courtroom etiquette, including impartiality to parties and appropriate demeanor and dress specified by regulations and local rules.
Operate a personal computer, including stenographic software, word-processing software, and other applications.
Perform other duties as assigned.

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUDGE
CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS
COURT REPORTING SERVICES

Job Title:     OFFICIAL COURT REPORTER 2
Union: IBEW, LOCAL 134
Salary:          $76,336.16
Location: COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS

PURPOSE
Provides stenographic services in order to produce a verbatim record at a high rate of speed.
Employees under this classification prepare transcripts from stenographic notes for which they are paid a separate page rate. Preparing transcripts outside of regular working hours is not considered regular working hours for the purpose of calculating hours worked in a week.
As the second level of the Official Court Reporter title series, this level is distinguished from the entry level position by the minimum requirement of an unrestricted State of Illinois Certified Shorthand Reporter’s (CSR) License. This class is distinguished from the higher level Official Court Reporter titles by the level of proficiency.
Work is performed under the direction of the chief judge, administrator and supervisor and is reviewed through personal conferences, general observation of work in progress and upon completion.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Responsible to the Chief Judge, the Administrator and the supervisor.
Must comply with all applicable statues, administrative orders, court rules and all regulations promulgated by the Chief Judges and any amendments thereof.
Provides stenographic services in order to produce a verbatim record at a high rate of speed.
Keeps a monthly report of all transcripts on order and files the original report as directed by the Chief Judge.
Prepares all transcripts in a timely manner.
Follows proper courtroom etiquette, including, but not limited to, impartiality to parties, and appropriate demeanor and dress as specified by the regulations and local rules.
Operates personal computer (i.e. stenographic software, word process and other applications.
Performs other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
Must possess a Certified Shorthand Reporter’s (CSR) License issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulations and pass the Official Court Reporter Proficiency (Part A) examination. If the reporter possesses an unrestricted CSR License, they will be given one (1) year from hire to pass the Official Court Reporter Proficiency exam.
SELECTION FACTORS
Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge and skill in performing stenographic duties and the ability to reduce the spoken word into a verbatim record at a high rate of speed.
Knowledge and skill in the use of personal computer and applications (i.e. stenographic software, word processing and other applications).
Working knowledge of office procedures, composition, records management and office communications.
Ability to organize work effectively and meet required deadlines and schedules.
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
Ability to review documents for proper form, content and agreement with policies.
Associates with employees and the public in a pleasant, courteous and helpful manner.
Ability to be flexible and productively respond to change.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to retrieve files.
Ability to lift up to 20 pounds
Ability to sit for extended time periods.

Normal office working environment requiring telephone usage and ability to process written documents.

This position requires a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check. Applicants are advised that as a Drug Free Workplace, use of medical or recreational marijuana is prohibited and will disqualify a candidate from employment.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all required screening criteria.

Information about benefits available for this position may be found at SERS of Illinois

Please apply by filling out the application at our Career Page.

It is the policy of the Office of the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County to provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation.

Revised 7/1/25

About the Company

Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois

Unified trial court system for Cook County

The Circuit Court of Cook County is Illinois' trial court system for residents, businesses and other parties in Chicago and its surrounding suburbs. Its judges hear civil, criminal, family and juvenile matters, with divisions organized around the kind of dispute or proceeding. The court combines countywide divisions with geographic districts so cases can be heard across the county under a unified administration. Beyond hearings and judgments, its administrative offices oversee probation, court reporting and language interpreting to support proceedings and carry out court orders. The unified court was established in 1964 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Chicago, IL
Founded: 1964

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