Court Name/Organization Illinois Southern District Court Overview of the Position The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Official Court Reporter. This is a full-time permanent position located in Benton. An Official Court Reporter is responsible for the verbatim reporting of proceedings and for the transcription of those proceedings upon request. Official Court Reporters are members of the Clerk's Office and report directly to the Operations Manager. Though Official Court Reporters are often paired with one district judge, reporting resources are pooled and Official Court Reporters are employed en banc throughout the district. This position will require occasional travel to the East St. Louis courthouse. Location Benton, IL Opening and Closing Dates 05/19/2026 - Open Until Filled Appointment Type Permanent Salary Not specified Link to Court Careers Information https://www.ilsd.uscourts.gov/job-vacancies Announcement Number 2026-09 Link to Job Announcement