Federal Court Reporter (District Court & Agency) - Chicago, IL
About The Position
CLFC is building its court reporter roster in the Chicago market to support federal district court proceedings, federal administrative hearings, and depositions across CLFC's nationwide legal-support practice. This is recurring work, not a single engagement. CLFC manages scheduling, credentialing, and payment so you focus on the record. What you will do: produce a complete, accurate, verbatim record of district court proceedings, federal administrative hearings, and depositions; deliver certified transcripts within federal turnaround tiers; provide realtime output where required; and maintain exhibit custody and strict confidentiality.
Requirements
- RPR (NCRA) certification or an active state Certified Shorthand Reporter (CSR) license valid in the jurisdiction of assignment
- Minimum 3 years of professional court reporting experience
- Eligibility to pass a federal background investigation for suitability
- U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident seeking citizenship
- For deposition assignments, a Notary Public commission in the jurisdiction of assignment or the ability to obtain one
- Proficiency with stenographic CAT software and reliable professional equipment with redundant backup recording
Nice To Haves
- Certified Realtime Reporter (CRR) and/or Registered Merit Reporter (RMR)
- Federal court experience
- Realtime certification
Responsibilities
- Produce a complete, accurate, verbatim record of district court proceedings, federal administrative hearings, and depositions
- Deliver certified transcripts within federal turnaround tiers
- Provide realtime output where required
- Maintain exhibit custody and strict confidentiality
Benefits
- Total earning potential: $110,000 to $170,000+ annually (1099 independent contractor, workload dependent)
- Appearance and attendance fee PLUS retained transcript page revenue and expedited and realtime premiums
- 70% of transcript page revenue retained by the reporter, across ordinary, expedited, daily, and hourly delivery tiers
- Realtime and rough-draft premiums where required
- Steady, recurring assignment volume with predictable scheduling
- Travel reimbursed per assignment terms
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
