OCJ - Official Court Reporter

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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

Pay

$76,336.16

Schedule

Full Time

Qualifications

Knowledge and skills as outlined in the selection factors.