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ProSidian Consulting lists this Court Transcriptionist [Legal Transcriber] - James City County, Virginia (CTS18) opportunity in williamsburg, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Court Transcriptionist (Legal Transcriber) - James City County, Virginia
ProSidian Consulting is seeking a Court Transcriptionist (Legal Transcriber) to support an engagement for DoD/Military Sector Clients. This position involves providing transcription services for real time and recorded dictation into written form. The transcriptionist will listen to audio recordings and type out what is heard, ensuring the accuracy of the transcribed text. The Legal Transcriber works along side and/or as a court reporter in a legal setting to document proceedings, testimony, or other events, word-for-word.
Candidates shall work to support requirements for Court Reporting And Transcription Functional Area Services and shall:
Effectively, skillfully, and efficiently operate designated word processing, dictation, and transcription equipment as directed to complete assignments
Follow log notes and completed worksheet for all assigned recordings, and correctly and in order, identify all speakers
Listen to audio files, type the contents into digital documents, or convert them into text format.
Listen to recordings and transcribe those recordings to text files and ensure the accuracy of the transcribed text
Maintain strict adherence to client confidentiality according to provider standards and government regulations
Transcribe audio and video to create an official court record of proceedings
Transcribe legal, government, business, and/or academic dictation with absolute accuracy
Complete transcriptions in a timely manner, reviewing grammar, punctuation, and spelling prior to submission
Provide digital and printed copies of transcribed documents/transcripts while abiding by format standards for transcription
Must be able to commit to Monday through Friday schedule
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
At least Two (02) Years of full-time, paid reporting experience and some court reporting or similar experience
A good working knowledge of English grammar, punctuation, spelling, and legal terminology
Ability to type quickly and accurately while proofreading and working independently and meet deadlines
Ability to work with a variety of people and personalities with ability to multitask under pressure
Expected to have good research skills, language skills, computer skills, as well as management skills
High degree of familiarity with grammar, spelling, and sentence structure
The Legal Transcriber (Transcriptionist) position requires an extremely reliable, meticulous individual who is responsible for transcribing quality audio and video to create precise transcripts, while also possessing the ability to proofread their own work for complete accuracy
Demonstrated reporting and writing skills with excellent grammar, spelling, and punctuation skills
Business Office experience and familiarity with Microsoft Windows operating system
Perfect understanding of legal terminology and a good command over the English language, and pay attention to details
The candidate needs to have a good knowledge of the legal system
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
A person intrigued with the criminal justice system, one who has a high level of curiosity and the ability to listen to the actual words spoken and transcribe them accurately
Able to multi-task and ability to exhibit personal and professional integrity; maintain self-control
Computer operation experience – minimum of basic Microsoft and desktop computer application skills and usage experience
Concentration: the legal transcriber (transcriptionist) must be able to concentrate for long periods. They must remain focused on the dialogue they are recording, even in the presence of auditory distractions.
Detail oriented: the legal transcriber (transcriptionist) must be able to produce error-free work because they create transcripts that serve as legal records.
Excellent verbal communication, listening, and computer skills
Experience reporting for a legal audience and experience writing under deadline pressure ability to maintain attention to detail, exhibit personal and professional dependability, exercise appropriate level of independence
Familiarity with modern software such as zoom and google chrome
Fluency in English or the preferred language
Listening skills: the legal transcriber (transcriptionist) s must give their full attention to speakers and capture every word that is said.
Physical requirements: successful candidate must be able to (with or without accommodation): (1) bend, (2) pull, push, and lift to 20 pounds, (3) reach, (4) walk, (5) stand and sit for extended periods.
Professional reporting experience and strong writing and analytical skills are required to succeed in this job.
The ability to be self-motivated and efficiently organize your work
The ability to exercise discretion and most important, confidentiality
The ability to present a favorable impression to the public and court personnel; possess a professional demeanor
The ability to sit for long periods and must have excellent hearing
The ability to work under pressure and be able to work on a deadline
The ideal candidate should have excellent listening and typing skills as well as be a self-starter.
Writing skills. Court reporter s need a good command of grammar, vocabulary, and punctuation.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma/GED required (Graduation from an accredited high school, or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma)
Minimum of Two (02) Years of experience as a Court Reporters, Legal Transcriptionists, and/or Stenographers.
Completion of required apprentice and internship training in court reporting, and sufficient course work to obtain certification as a professional court reporter from a recognized licensing or accrediting Agency or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Excellent verbal, written, grammatical, punctuation, and proofreading skills
Must be a trained transcriptionist able to transcribe non-medical dictation (legal, government, business, academic)
The ability to type accurately and a minimum of 85 correct words per minute
Legal, paralegal background (very helpful)
LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
Approved and Up To Date State Public Notary License
Certified Notary Public (Preferred)
NCRA Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) certification if your state does not offer a license
Professional Certification as a Certified Shorthand Reporters (CSR) with licensing, where applicable
Professional Certification as an RPR or CVR through the NCRA or NVRA. (Preferred)
Professional Certification by the Board of Court Reporting of The Judicial Council of The State Of Virginia
Professional Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) issued through the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) or Professional Certification as a Verbatim Reporter (CVR) administered through the National Verbatim Reporters Association (NVRA)
Stenography: 2 years (Preferred)
Valid driver's license
U.S. Citizenship Required - You must be a United States Citizen
Excellent oral and written communication skills (This employer participates in the e-Verify program)
Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, & Adobe)
All ProSidian staff must be determined eligible for a "Facility Access Authorization" (also referred to as an "Employment Authorization") by the USG's designated Security Office.
Other Requirements and Conditions of Employment Apply
May be required to complete a Financial Disclosure Statement
Must be able to submit to and qualify for varying levels of background investigative requirements, up to a Top Secret or "Q" clearance.
Additional Information
CORE COMPETENCIES
Teamwork – ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader
Leadership – ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives
Business Acumen – understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people
Communication – ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing
Motivation – persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions
Agility – ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or
Worksite address
williamsburg, VA, 23188, US
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