Federal Court Reporter (District Court & Agency) - Chicago, IL
About The Position
CLFC is expanding its Chicago court reporting roster to support federal court reporting proceedings. The role is for experienced Illinois court reporters who want to accept federal reporting assignments alongside existing clients and caseloads. The roster is strictly non-exclusive, and reporters maintain control of their schedules and choose assignments based on availability. CLFC provides administrative support with contracting, logistics, client coordination, and invoicing. Assignments and scheduling are coordinated through the BRIDGE App. Compensation is $40.00 per hour for appearance time plus 70% of the negotiated transcript rate. Real-time, expedited, and daily copy assignments carry additional compensation.
Requirements
- Active court reporting certification or licensure in good standing as required in Illinois.
- Demonstrated experience in federal or complex legal proceedings.
- Reliable real-time or standard transcript turnaround capabilities.
Responsibilities
- Provide verbatim reporting for federal court reporting proceedings.
- Deliver transcripts within reliable real-time or standard turnaround timelines.
- Manage availability and select assignments that fit the reporter's schedule.
- Coordinate assignments, updates, and schedule management through CLFC's BRIDGE App.
Benefits
- Strictly non-exclusive roster with flexibility to choose assignments.
- CLFC administrative support for contracting, logistics, client coordination, and invoicing.
- Additional compensation for real-time, expedited, and daily copy assignments.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
