Court Reporter, Transcriptionist – Contracted

Job Description:

• Transcribe court proceedings, trials, and depositions from audio recordings
• Accurately identify speakers and capture all spoken content in strict verbatim format
• Apply quality assurance measures to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with court formatting rules
• Demonstrate understanding of legal terminology, colloquy, and court-specific language
• Manage 1–3 day turnaround times, allowing a minimum of 1 day per 1 hour of assigned audio
• Meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy

Requirements:

• Proven experience transcribing court proceedings, trials, and depositions with adherence to court formatting rules
• Ability to distinguish and format Q&A and colloquy format
• Knowledge of QA, colloquy, legal terminology, and court formatting rules
• Competence using transcription software and Microsoft Office
• Willingness to undergo a skills assessment test
• Availability to transcribe a minimum of 1.5–2 audio hours per day
• Windows 10 or 11
• Office 365
• For the Record transcription software
• Express Scribe transcription software
• Strong and reliable internet connection
• Transcription foot pedal
• High-quality transcription headphones
• AAERT certification receives premier consideration
• Ability to meet 1–3 day turnaround times
• Expected availability of 20–25 hours per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Choose your own hours
• Fully remote position
• Weekend hours preferred

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