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Legal Transcript Proofreader

Posted 2024-10-01

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💎 Seniority level: Prior experience in legal transcription or proofreading.

📍 Location: United States

🔍 Industry: Legal support services

🏢 Company: Neal R Gross & Co

🗣️ Languages: English

⏳ Experience: Prior experience in legal transcription or proofreading.

Requirements:
  • Proficiency in MS Word and/or WordPerfect: Ability to efficiently make corrections and format documents in these programs.
  • Strong Command of the English Language: Exceptional grammar, spelling, and language skills are essential.
  • Keen Hearing and Attention to Detail: Must be able to discern subtle differences in audio and ensure every word is correctly captured.
  • Research Skills: Ability to independently verify proper nouns and other specifics using court reporter notes and online resources.
  • Ability to Work Under Pressure: Ability to meet tight deadlines without sacrificing accuracy.
  • Strong Independent Judgment: Must have the confidence to make decisions on corrections and clarify transcript content without constant oversight.
Responsibilities:
  • Proofread Verbatim Transcripts: Carefully review legal transcripts by comparing them word-for-word against the provided audio recordings to ensure absolute accuracy.
  • Resolve Discrepancies: Use independent judgment to address and resolve any discrepancies between the transcript and the audio recording.
  • Check Proper Nouns: Verify the accuracy of proper nouns by cross-referencing court reporter notes and using available online resources.
  • Understand Legal and Governmental Terminology: Ensure that all legal and governmental terminology is correctly transcribed.
  • Maintain Accuracy Under Tight Deadlines: Deliver proofread transcripts within the required turnaround time of one business day.
  • Independent Problem Solving: Identify and resolve inconsistencies or unclear portions of the transcript.
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  • Research Skills: Ability to independently verify proper nouns and other specifics using court reporter notes and online resources.
  • Ability to Work Under Pressure: Ability to meet tight deadlines without sacrificing accuracy.
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  • Proofread Verbatim Transcripts: Carefully review legal transcripts by comparing them word-for-word against the provided audio recordings to ensure absolute accuracy.
  • Resolve Discrepancies: Use independent judgment to address and resolve any discrepancies between the transcript and the audio recording. This includes correcting misheard words, unclear audio, and identifying any potential errors.
  • Check Proper Nouns: Verify the accuracy of proper nouns, such as names, places, and organizations, by cross-referencing court reporter notes and using available online resources to ensure correct spelling and usage.
  • Understand Legal and Governmental Terminology: Ensure that all legal and governmental terminology is correctly transcribed, with familiarity with legal jargon being important.
  • Maintain Accuracy Under Tight Deadlines: Deliver proofread transcripts within the required turnaround time of one business day while ensuring a high level of accuracy.
  • Independent Problem Solving: Identify and resolve inconsistencies or unclear portions of the transcript using available tools and resources.

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