Casual Transcriber

Transcribers are responsible for the accurate and timely production of transcript in various styles and formats, utilizing a variety of audio types and production and research tools. Transcripts must be produced in accordance with contractual and client-driven deadlines with a focus on quality and accuracy. Productivity levels, as directed by the business, must be maintained at all times. Transcribers must maintain clear communication with colleagues via various channels and must work collaboratively with other Court Reporting teams to facilitate the successful delivery of service to our clients. Transcribers are responsible for undertaking the requisite research to ensure the accuracy of their transcript, utilizing any available supporting information and maintaining glossaries for all work produced. All Transcribers are subject to quality and productivity assessments and are responsible for actioning any feedback provided.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Produce high quality transcript in accordance with delivery deadlines

Proofread all transcripts prior to submission

Utilize all available supporting information to ensure accurate transcription

Ensure glossaries are kept up to date

Undertake cross-training on a variety of jurisdictions as directed by the business

Maintain familiarity with various audio playback platforms such as Liberty, FTR, VIQ

Maintain familiarity with all production tools (TOPS/macros, etc.)

Maintain productivity levels as directed by the business

Maintain close communication with other transcribers and Transcript Manager/Coordinator

Maintain close communication with Monitoring team, providing constructive feedback on audio quality/logs when necessary

Action any feedback provided by the QA Lead Analyst or Transcript Manager in relation to quality or productivity

Participate in ad-hoc projects

Partake in periodic performance reviews with Transcript Manager

Partake in annual security and compliance training

Ability to work outside standard business hours if required

Ensure communications are clear, concise, and in line with business requirements

Foster and promote a safe and healthy work environment, maintaining safe work practices at all times, and to work within and comply with Company safety policies and procedures

Qualifications & Characteristics

Typing speed minimum of 75 wpm

Excellent English vocabulary and grammar skills

Good general and local knowledge

Exceptional hearing and comprehension

Computer literate

Collaborative team member

Flexibility and responsiveness

Attention to detail

High school graduate

Six months to one year basic office administration

Your specific salary will be determined based on several factors:

Location-based market rate for the role

Your abilities in relation to the job specification

Performance during screening and interview

Pay parity with the wider team in the considered location

Further details about the package will be provided during the initial screening call with the Talent Acquisition Team.

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It is Epiq’s policy to comply with all applicable equal employment opportunity laws by making all employment decisions without unlawful regard or consideration of any individual’s race, religion, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expressions, transgender status, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, marital status, age, national origin, genetic information, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, veteran or family status or any other basis protected by applicable national, federal, state, provincial or local law. Epiq’s policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on any of these impermissible bases, as well as any bases or grounds protected by applicable law in each jurisdiction. In addition Epiq will take affirmative action for minorities, women, covered veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. Epiq is pleased to provide such assistance and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. Pursuant to relevant law, where applicable, Epiq will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.