COURT REPORTER
State of IllinoisAbout the role
Job Requisition ID: 56517
Opening Date: 06/03/2026
Closing Date: 07/02/2026
Agency: Illinois Commerce Commission
Class Title: COURT REPORTER - 09900
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary Effective 7/1/2026 $5,328 monthly: Full Range $5,328 - $7,480 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC014 Clerical Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Why Work for Illinois?
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Position Overview
Records, at a high rate of speed, verbatim testimony given in Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) hearings, court proceedings or administrative review functions; prepares and certifies transcriptions of testimony for inclusion in the records; furnishes copies of transcriptions to Commission parties upon request; reports proceeding of special boards, committees and commissions as assigned; prepares and keeps all transcripts of proceedings accessible at any time for the duration required under the law; travels as necessary to meet operational needs.
Essential Functions
- Attends court hearings and depositions, maintaining professionalism and neutrality throughout the proceedings.
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- Records verbatim testimony including the questions, answers, and objections of speakers at Commission hearings, court proceedings, appealed cases and review and advisory board meetings in connection with application of laws and regulations of the ICC.
- Complies with all applicable statues, administrative orders, court rules, and regulations.
- Prepares and certifies complete transcriptions of evidence and testimony taken for inclusion in legal filings and records in a timely manner.
- Provides copies upon request to all parties involved.
- Transcribes stenographic notes via computer-aided transcription (CAT) for completion of a transcript of court proceedings, recorded material on a computer, or assigns notes to others for transcribing.
- Inserts supplemental material at proper appropriate places in transcript in accordance with notations made in the records of proceedings.
- Keeps a monthly report of all transcripts on order and files original reports as directed.
- Reads entire proceedings to attorneys from notes when transcript is not requested.
- Keeps a daily log of all cases reported and transcribed and enters all information as electronic records.
- Emails transcripts, faxes documents, prepares mailings and filings of case-related electronic and paper records.
- Receives and responds to telephone inquiries, mail, email, or other correspondence regarding case information
- Exchanges information with appropriate jurisdicti
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