OCJ - Court Specialist
Listed on 2026-02-12
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Administrative/Clerical
Clerical
Overview
COURT REPORTING SERVICES
STATE OF ILLINOIS
CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY
JOB TITLE: COURT SPECIALIST
UNION: IBEW LOCAL 134
SALARY: $53,208.96
Operates AOIC-approved electronic recording and transcription equipment and performs clerical duties for the judiciary or administrative supervisor as necessary. As the entry level of Court Reporting Services titles, this level is distinguished from the higher level positions that have either a Certified Shorthand Reporter (CSR) license and/or Part-A certification. Work is performed under the direction of the chief judge, a presiding judge or an administrative supervisor and is reviewed through personal conferences, general observation of work in progress and upon completion.
EssentialFunctions
- Responsible to the Chief Judge, administrator and the supervisor.
- Must comply with all applicable statutes, administrative orders, court rules and all regulations promulgated by the Chief Judges and any amendments thereof.
- 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.
- Monitors court proceedings with AOIC approved audio and/or video electronic recording systems, keeps a log of all cases and event times.
- Operates personal computer (i.e. word processing, spread sheet or database applications).
- Follows proper courtroom etiquette, including, but not limited to, confidentiality, impartiality to parties, and appropriate demeanor and dress as specified by the regulations and local rules.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Three (3) years of court reporting/s tenographic background or experience required. Education, training or an associate’s degree may be substituted for up to two (2) years of experience.
Completion of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts’ Court Specialist certification program within six (6) months of employment is required.
Selection Factors Knowledge and SkillsThis position requires a pre-employment 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 concerning the benefits for this position can be found at SERS of Illinois
Please apply by filling out the application at our Career Page.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERIt is the policy of the Official Court Reporters 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:
September, 2024
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