Court Reporter

Magna Legal Services

Maggie™ Court Reporter at Magna Legal Services capturing legal proceedings using AI software. Responsible for ensuring accurate record and managing transcripts.

Posted 6/1/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $50,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

paid time off
paid holidays
Magna-provided training
proprietary software use

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Hard Skills & Tools

transcriptioneditingcase information managementfinal transcript certification

Soft Skills

communicationinterpersonal skillsconcentrationtime managementability to manage multiple prioritiesflexibility

Certifications

Notary Public certificateCourt Reporting Certification