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Legal Transcriptionist, Remote Jobs
Company | Esquire Deposition Solutions Llc |
Address | , Atlanta, 30344, Ga |
Employment type | |
Salary | $22 - $25 an hour |
Expires | 2023-07-24 |
Posted at | 11 months ago |
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
Esquire, a national provider of court reporting services and technology, is committed to hiring the most qualified professional transcriptionists to service client demands, and to fill that need Esquire is seeking experienced legal transcriptionists. This fully remote position requires an experienced legal transcriptionist to deliver the accurate transcripts our clients demand.
The Esquire experienced legal transcriptionist (LT) will transcribe recorded legal proceedings in compliance with deposition, hearing, and trial transcript format guidelines. The LT will be part of an overarching strategy to effectively allocate resources while maintaining high-quality standards for delivery to our clients.
JOB DUTIES:
- Proofread transcripts of legal proceedings, to ensure accuracy by searching for any errors in grammar, legal terminology, content, and punctuation of the verbatim record;
- Perform proper backup of all files and ensure required transcription worksheets are completed and submitted when completing work on an assigned job;
- Commitment to adhere to Esquire’s best practices and standards for transcript production, editing, and punctuation;
- For transcription assignments, transcribe audio/video recordings to produce a final transcript (or an edited draft transcript for proofreading);
- Handle any returns or rejections of transcripts from the Order Management Team and Production;
- Prepare final transcript and apply digital signatures to the transcript’s certificate pages and submit the job for production;
- Organize work effectively and prioritize daily assignments according to deadlines and job size while remaining flexible for changes in work schedule;
- Verify elements of the transcript to ensure accuracy;
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Prepare and maintain all required reports, logs, and provide timely response to all received communications;
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, OR ABILITIES:
- Ability to review the final transcripts to ensure consistency and accuracy in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting according to the spoken word and Esquire’s Transcript Format and Transcription Style Guides;
- Exhibit a courteous and professional demeanor with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with different roles within Esquire and its independently contracted court reporters;
- Knowledge of English, including grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, spelling, and vocabulary;
- Maintain confidentiality of reported proceedings and associated documents;
- Knowledge of medical, legal, and technical terminology;
- Knowledge of and ability to use the Associated Press (AP) Stylebook as a guide on word and number usage and punctuation;
- Possess problem-solving abilities to resolve challenges;
- Ability to work under pressure;
- Maintain regular and acceptable attendance while working from home;
- Familiarity with content and location of reference material, such as exhibits, dictionaries, directories, atlases, newspapers, and online library resources;
- Ability to transcribe and provide a final, appropriately-formatted text file, if not working in CAT software;
- Comfortable, collaborative, and effective working on a team;
- Ability to identify problems, determine whether hardware or software related, and follow procedures for escalating;
- Familiarity with computer systems and Microsoft Office Suite; and
- High degree of ethics and commitment to professional conduct;
- Skills in one or more CAT software programs preferred;
- Working knowledge of court procedures and legal documents;
- Capable of taking direction from more than one supervisor;
- Follow IT department’s technical requirements in the administration of reporting, scoping, and transcription duties.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication, and organizational skills and possess a strong sense of discretion;
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, multitask, and shift priorities;
- Knowledge in computer backup, archival methods, and security protocols;
- Self-motivated, focused, attentive, and detail-oriented with the ability to plan work effectively, meet the deadlines assigned, and make sound decisions;
EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:
- Proficient in the English language, ability to read and interpret documents and instructions with a good working knowledge of English grammar, punctuation, and spelling;
- AAERT Certification Preferred;
- At least 5 years’ experience as a legal transcriptionist;
- Conduct oneself professionally to serve the best interests of Esquire and its court reporters, and provide the highest standard of practice by keeping abreast of customs, procedures, and developments in the reporting profession by reading professional journals and supporting professional reporting associations;
- Minimum touch-typing speed of 60 wpm with a high degree of accuracy; and
MEASUREMENTS OF SUCCESS
- Successfully meet expectations in the performance of daily assignments;
- Ability to interact with coworkers and reporters in a professional manner
- Produce accurate and quality final transcripts for proofreading and certification in accordance to Esquire’s Transcript Format and Transcription Style Guides;
- Support Service Provider Relations effectively and efficiently, as needed.
- Exceed quality control checks on final transcripts, proofreading, final transcripts, and completion of job submission worksheets; and
WORK-FROM-HOME REQUIREMENTS:
- Maintenance at your residence, scheduled or emergency, must not interfere with your ability to meet your job requirements.
- Must be available by phone, email, and Esquire’s internal instant message system at all times during scheduled work hours;
- Reliable power and internet source and appropriate battery backup;
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Ability to remain seated in one position and maintain a high level of concentration for long periods of time; and
- The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements.
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