Scopist, Certified Reporter
Summary
Review and edit legal transcripts for accuracy by comparing text to audio, ensuring proper formatting and punctuation for court proceedings.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The Esquire Certified Reporter/Scopist (CRS) will review final and near-final transcripts of legal proceedings with the accompanying audio in order to ensure the highest quality deposition, hearing, and trial transcripts are being produced.
JOB DUTIES
- Commitment to adhere to Esquire’s best practices and standards for transcript editing, proofreading, and punctuation;
- Finalize legal transcripts, proof with audio to ensure accuracy of the verbatim record, and verify elements of the transcript;
- Ensure accuracy of the final transcript by searching for any errors in text, punctuation, spelling, and accuracy of supporting pages;
- Prepare final transcript after proofreading by applying digital signatures to the transcript’s certificate pages and submitting the transcript for production;
- Perform proper archival of all files;
- Prepare and maintain all required reports, logs, and provide timely response to all received communications;
- Organize work effectively and prioritize daily assignments according to deadlines and job size while remaining flexible for changes in work schedule;
- Provide support to Esquire’s service partner programs; and
- Perform other duties as assigned.