Casual Court Monitor

1455 Epiq Australia, Pty Ltd.; Perth; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Epiq Australia, Pty Ltd is seeking Monitors to record proceedings and produce annotations to aid accurate transcripts. Work may be on-site in courtrooms, at client premises, or from an Epiq office, with clear communication to clients and colleagues.

You will use recording technologies such as Liberty, FTR, and VIQ, travel to regional locations when required, and participate in reviews and security training. This role emphasizes attention to detail, teamwork, and professional client liaison.

Qualifications

• High school graduate required.
• Six months to one year of basic office administration experience.

Responsibilities

• Produce high quality audio recordings of hearings.
• Produce high quality and accurate annotations of hearings.
• Obtain accurate spellings for transcripts and names to ensure accurate transcripts.
• Liaise with clients in a professional manner.
• Utilize recording technologies such as Liberty, FTR, and VIQ.
• Maintain accurate records of hearing sitting times and travel times.
• Upload and convert audio as required.
• Travel to regional locations to record proceedings when required.
• Participate in periodic performance reviews with Monitoring Supervisor.
• Participate in annual security and compliance training.
• Assist with administration as required.
• Other duties as directed, e.g., real-time equipment setups and collecting audio/documents from client premises.
• Ensure communications are clear, concise, and aligned with business requirements.
• Promote a safe and healthy work environment and comply with safety policies.

Skills

Team player

Strong communicator

Attention to detail

Customer focused

Education

High school diploma

Job description

About the Role

At Epiq, your work contributes to complex, global legal outcomes. You’ll join a values‑driven community where integrity guides decisions, relentless service sets the bar, and we thrive on big challenges together. We invest in your growth with enterprise‑wide learning and mobility. We celebrate who you are, and we respect life beyond work with flexibility that’s recognized externally. Enabled by modern platforms and AI, you’ll do the most meaningful work of your career and see your impact at scale.

Job Summary

Monitors are responsible for recording proceedings and producing an annotation or log of those proceedings to aid in the process of accurate transcription. Proceedings may take place on site in courtrooms or at client premises, or may be recorded from an Epiq office. Monitors must be able to maintain clear communication with both clients and colleagues via various channels. They also must work collaboratively with other Court Reporting teams to facilitate the successful delivery of service for our clients.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Produce high quality audio recordings of hearings
• Produce high quality and accurate annotations of hearings
• Obtain accurate spellings of names, spellings, places, terminology, etc. to enable an accurate transcript to be produced
• Liaise with Epiq’s clients in a professional manner
• Utilize various recording technologies such as Liberty, FTR, and VIQ
• Maintain accurate records of hearing sitting times and any applicable travel times
• Upload and convert audio as and when required
• Travel and work outside of office locations and in regional locations to record proceedings as and when required
• Partake in periodic performance reviews with Monitoring Supervisor
• Partake in annual security and compliance training
• Assist with administration as and when required
• Other duties as directed - eg: real‑time equipment setups, collecting audio/documents from client premises
• Ensure communications are clear, concise, and in line with business requirements
• Foster and promote a safe and healthy work environment, maintaining safe work practices at all times, and to work within and comply with Company safety policies and procedures
• Ability to work outside standard business hours if required

Qualifications & Characteristics

• Collaborative team member
• Strong communicator
• Attention to detail
• Customer focused
• High school graduate
• Six months to one year basic office administration

Compensation

Your specific salary will be determined based on several factors: Location-based market rate for the role Your abilities in relation to the job specification Performance during screening and interview Pay parity with the wider team in the considered location Further details about the package will be provided during the initial screening call with the Talent Acquisition Team.

Epiq Leadership Compass

Epiq Leadership Compass Fosters Relationships & Collaboration Builds trust and alignment through open communication, shared goals, and strong partnerships to drive collective success. Build trust-based partnerships Nurture long-term relationships Remove collaboration barriers Celebrate cross-team success Engages & Influences Inspires action and alignment through clear communication, purposeful influence, and a compelling vision. Use storytelling to build buy-in Align communication with organizational goals Guild alignment through strong engagement Maximizes Performance Sets and reinforces performance standards that drive results, ensure accountability, and align with Epiq’s goals. Use data to identify improvement opportunities Make informed decisions Align team goals with boarder strategy Empower teams to manage their own goals Translate vision into clear priorities Prepare for disruptions with strong change management Achieves Operational Success Drives continuous improvement and operational excellence through smart processes, data insights, and quality execution. Improve workflows for team efficiency Use clear documentation and expectations Resolve issues quickly using data and feedback.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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, color, 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.

Company Overview

Epiq is a leading global provider of integrated technology and services for the legal profession, including eDiscovery, managed services, bankruptcy, class action and mass tort administration, federal regulatory actions and data breach responses. Our innovative solutions are designed to streamline the administration of litigation, investigations, financial transactions, regulatory compliance and other legal matters. Epiq’s subject‑matter experts bring clarity to complexity, create efficiency through expertise and deliver confidence to our clients around the world. We strive for a cohesive, collaborative environment that focuses on group achievement. With over 8000 associates worldwide, Epiq operates in 19 countries and over 80 global locations.