OCJ - Court Transcriptionist Instructor

Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois•Chicago, IL

15d

About The Position

The Court Transcriptionist Instructor trains employees to prepare verbatim court transcripts from electronic recordings or audio platforms, following guidelines established by the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts and Court Reporting Services. The instructor prepares monthly trainee progress reports as directed by the Chief Judge and Administrator, uses a personal computer and word-processing, spreadsheet, or database applications, and performs other duties as assigned. The position must comply with applicable statutes, administrative orders, court rules, and regulations promulgated by the Chief Judge. The position is responsible to the Chief Judge and Administrator. The role requires five years of transcription experience and three years of teaching transcription. A high school diploma or GED is required; education, training, or a degree may substitute for years of transcription or teaching experience. Transcription certification is preferred. Applicants must complete a pre-employment criminal background check and all required screening. The employer is a Drug Free Workplace; use of medical or recreational marijuana is prohibited and will disqualify a candidate from employment. The role is performed in a normal office working environment, involving telephone use and processing written documents. Physical requirements include retrieving files and sitting for extended periods. Benefits information is available through SERS of Illinois.

Requirements

Five years of transcription experience; education, training, or a degree may be substituted for years of transcription experience.
Three years of teaching transcription; education, training, or a degree may be substituted for years of teaching experience.
High school diploma or GED.
Knowledge and skill in using personal computers and word-processing, spreadsheet, or database applications.
Ability to accurately transcribe from electronic recordings.
Ability to teach transcription to others.
Ability to follow Court Reporting Services formatting guidelines.
Ability to learn and adhere to the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts and Court Reporting Services training and certification program for transcript preparation.
Working knowledge of office procedures, composition, records management, and office communications.
Ability to organize work effectively and meet 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 interact 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 sit for extended periods.
Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check and all required screening criteria.
Use of medical or recreational marijuana is prohibited and will disqualify a candidate from employment.

Nice To Haves

Certification in transcription is preferred.

Responsibilities

Train employees to prepare verbatim court transcripts from electronic recordings or an audio platform according to established guidelines.
Train employees to prepare transcripts of trials and other judicial proceedings in accordance with Supreme Court Rules and standards.
Prepare monthly progress reports on trainees as directed by the Chief Judge and Administrator.
Operate a personal computer and word-processing, spreadsheet, or database applications.
Comply with applicable statutes, administrative orders, court rules, and regulations promulgated by the Chief Judge.
Perform other duties as assigned.