Speech-to-Text Editor
Skills
Audio TranscriptionAudio TypingCopy TypingDisciplinary HearingsGrammarSpellingTranscripts
What the job involves
The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.
Requirements
- Excellent grasp of English language with emphasis on spelling punctuation and grammar
- Proven eye for detail with ability to focus and listen to audio files for extended periods
- Computer literate with access to PC/laptop fast broadband internet connection Microsoft Word headphones and a foot pedal
- Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines
- Maintain confidentiality and discretion
- Copy typing at a minimum speed of 50 wpm
- Audio typing at a minimum speed of 25 wpm
- Legal background or familiarity with copy typing/audio transcription well-regarded but not essential
Nice to have
- Excellent English skills
- Proofreading skills
- Attention to detail
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word
- Ability to learn software
- Work autonomously
- Team player
- Confidentiality
- Copy typing 50 wpm
- Audio typing 25 wpm
- Legal background advantageous
- Familiarity with transcription
Day to day
- Edit proofread and check for accuracy legal transcripts produced by speech recognition software
- Ensure finalised transcripts adhere to client style requirements
- Work covers a variety of legal hearings including litigations arbitrations disciplinary hearings court evidence judgments and witness statements
- Expand skills and general knowledge
- Work collaboratively to meet client deadlines
Hiring process
- Epiq online English assessments
- IQ assessments
- Editing assessments
- Typing assessments