Legal Dictation Transcriptionist (Contracted) ID-3347

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**This is a fully remote position and does not require you to move or relocate before hire.**

**Seeking contractors willing to work midday to early evening hours for min 30 hours per week**

THIS POSITION REQUIRES MANDATORY ON THE JOB EXPERIENCE WITH TRANSCRIBING RECORDED DICTATIONS FROM AN ATTORNEY OR OTHER SINGLE SPEAKER.


Company Overview: E-Typist, Inc. is a dynamic and innovative legal transcription and virtual assistant company committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions to our clients. We are seeking a talented and experienced Legal Dictation Transcriptionist to join our team. This contracted position offers an opportunity for experienced transcriptionists working with attorney or other single voice dictations to showcase their skills while enjoying the flexibility of setting their own working hours. If you are detail-oriented, possess strong dictation transcription skills, and thrive in a challenging environment, we welcome you to apply.

Responsibilities

  • Transcribe dictated recordings varying in audio length and quality
  • Properly format legal documents, insurance forms, letters, memos and notes
  • Transcribe with proper spelling and capitalization legal terms, medical terms, locations and names
  • Conduct basic research as needed to ensure the accuracy and completeness of your work
  • Must adhere to E-Typist Guidelines and/or client preferences and proofread work before submission

Qualifications

  • Type at least 65 WPM
  • Dictation transcription and word processing experience in an office environment, within the last five–year period
  • Good working knowledge in the creation of formal correspondence, memos, reports, etc.
  • Legal, workers’ comp terminology needed
  • Creating interrogatories, deposition summaries, legal court documents, etc., and knowledge of the proper format of legal citations
  • Must possess a strong working knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Word 2007 or newer, including advanced formatting features
  • Must possess excellent listening skills and be comfortable working independently

Success Criteria

  • Work a minimum of 30 hours per week
  • Maintain spelling accuracy rating of 95% or higher after first 30 days
  • Maintain grammar and formatting accuracy rating of 95% or higher after first 30 days

System Requirements and Equipment Needed

  • Reliable high speed internet access
  • Computer or Laptop with Windows 7 or higher and Microsoft Office 365
  • Transcription Pedal and Headphones. We recommend:

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    • Remote - work from your home office wherever you live
    • Typing pool is open 24/7 - Currently need typists willing to work midday to early evening
    • Work a minimum of 30 hours per week
    • Flexible schedule; choose your own hours
    • Employment Type: Independent Contractor
    • Job Type: Full-time, Contract
    • Compensation paid per word - Estimate $10.00 - $18.00 per hour

     

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