Maggie™ Court Reporter - Chicago, IL

Key Responsibilities

• Ultimately responsible as “keeper of the record” of legal proceedings, including deposition and hearings.
• Administer the oath to a witness prior to proceedings.
• Monitor and edit realtime transcription of the spoken word through use of Maggie™ proprietary software to ensure an accurate, verbatim written record.
• Protect the official record by confidently intervening if participants are engaging in crosstalk.
• Gather and preserve information needed to produce a final written record, including case information, participants, and exhibits.
• Manage transcript delivery timelines and client communication to ensure timely delivery.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure quality standards are met.
• Responsible for finalizing and certifying that the final transcript is a true and accurate record of the proceeding.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required; bachelor’s is preferred.
• Notary Public certificate is required; assistance in obtaining is provided.
• Court Reporting Certification is encouraged; assistance in obtaining it is provided.
• Excellent English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with computers.
• Ability to concentrate for extended periods of time, manage multiple priorities, and meet strict deadlines.
• Flexible to a hybrid work schedule with a mix of remote and in-person work.