Home-Based Transcriber

Job Title:

UK Home-Based Transcriber

Business Unit:

UK Court Reporting

Days:

Variable, within agreed deadlines

Hours:

Flexible, within agreed deadlines

Location:

UK

Summary

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 standard
• Experience of transcribing multi-speaker audio files
• Relevant police, legal or court work experience
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Word and ability to learn new transcription software
• Professional service ethic
• Interest in the law and current affairs
• Ability to achieve basic DBS/Disclosure Scotland clearance as required

Key Skills & Competencies

• Excellent English language skills – grammar, spelling and punctuation
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Copy typing at a minimum speed of 60 wpm
• Audio typing at a minimum speed of 30 wpm
• Ability to manage workload and meet assignment deadlines
• Self-motivated and self-disciplined
• Flexible and adaptable in approach
• Ability to effectively problem-solve
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times
• Ability to handle challenging material

Rewards

• A competitive rate of pay
• Ability to work from home
• Flexibility - earn extra money when it suits you
• Full training provided

Applications

If you fit the personal profile to this role and have the skills and competencies required, please email your CV and a cover letter detailing your suitability to [email protected].

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, please note that due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Epiq is an equal opportunities employer

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, colour, 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.