Legal Transcriber/Editor

Job Type

Full-time

Description

The Legal Transcriber/Editor requires a versatile candidate with great attention to detail and excellent organization and communication skills. The ideal candidate must be a positive team-player that can work well under pressure, easily grasp concepts, use discretion and independent judgment, and solve problems in a professional and timely manner. The Legal Transcriber/Editor is primarily responsible for the final stages of transcript creation. This includes quality-checking, editing, formatting and certifying final transcript files for production, tracking deadlines, and updating job notes.

LEGAL TRANSCRIBER/EDITOR ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Edit and quality-check transcripts with audio.
  • Format and supplement transcripts as needed.
  • Certify accuracy of transcripts.
  • Maintain and update shared Transcription calendar and Production boards.
  • Coordinate deliverables with Production and Client Services departments.
  • Enter job notes in legal support software (ReporterBase) with accuracy.
  • Perform transcription and production duties as needed.
  • Provide detailed feedback about audio quality, spellings, and annotations to digital court reporters.
  • Provide detailed feedback about scopist/transcriber transcript quality.
  • Provide suggestions on how to improve transcription workflow through process improvements and/or utilization of technology.
  • Work towards CET (AAERT) certification, if not already certified.
  • Other duties as assigned.
LEGAL TRANSCRIBER/EDITOR LOCATION:

Fully Remote

LEGAL TRANSCRIBER/EDITOR SHIFT:

9:00am - 5:00pm EST Monday-Friday

LEGAL TRANSCRIBER/EDITOR COMPENSATION:

$50,000 annually

BENEFITS:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Voluntary Term Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Whole Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Long Term Disability
  • PTO
  • Paid Holidays
  • 401(k)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


Requirements

Minimum of three years' experience with court or legal transcription and/or CET (AAERT) certification. Must have superb written and verbal communication skills and experience with Microsoft Office and Adobe products. Strong attention to detail and excellent customer service skills. Analytical and problem-solving skills, decision-making skills and good judgment. Must be able to work in a professional and confidential environment.

EOE M/F/D/V

Salary Description

$50,000 annually
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