Home-Based Transcriber

A great opportunity has arisen for the recruitment of UK Home-Based Transcribers to work on a self-employed basis for Epiq, a global leader in the Legal Services industry. You will be responsible for the accurate and timely production of high quality, verbatim transcripts from audio files in accordance with Epiq Style Guidelines and client-driven delivery deadlines. There is a wide range of legal work available including court proceedings, witness evidence, sentencing remarks and judgments for a variety of contractual clients such as the Scottish Courts Service, Crown, Civil and Family Courts, Tribunals, High Court and Court of Appeal. If you are a fast, accurate typist with experience in legal multi-speaker audio transcription, excellent English language skills and high attention to detail who enjoys variety and is looking for flexibility, then you are the perfect fit for this role. This opportunity gives you the chance to undertake cross training on several transcription contracts
as directed by the demands of the business and provide services to a well-established and successful global organisation. You will be computer literate with access to a PC/laptop where Microsoft's Bitlocker encryption software can be installed and have a fast broadband internet connection, Microsoft Word, good quality headphones, an Infinity foot pedal and multi-speaker transcription software to play audio files.All candidates will undertake the Epiq online English assessment and typing tests. On successful completion of these assessments, you will receive full training in court transcription styles prior to offering services.
Please note this is a self-employed role.Personal Profile
Educated to minimum A level or equivalent standardExperience of transcribing multi-speaker audio filesRelevant police, legal or court work experienceExcellent working knowledge of Microsoft Word and ability to learn new transcription softwareProfessional service ethicInterest in the law and current affairsAbility to achieve basic DBS/Disclosure Scotland clearance as required
Key Skills & Competencies
Excellent English language skills - grammar, spelling and punctuationHigh degree of accuracy and attention to detailCopy typing at a minimum speed of 60 wpmAudio typing at a minimum speed of 30 wpmAbility to manage workload and meet assignment deadlinesSelf-motivated and self-disciplinedFlexible and adaptable in approachAbility to effectively problem-solveAbility to maintain confidentiality and discretion at all timesAbility to handle challenging material
Rewards
A competitive rate of pay Ability to work from home Flexibility - earn extra money when it suits youFull training provided