Casual Transcriber

1455 Epiq Australia, Pty Ltd.; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Epiq is seeking Transcribers to join a global legal services team, delivering accurate transcripts across styles and formats under tight deadlines. You’ll research supporting materials, maintain glossaries, and collaborate with Transcript Managers to ensure high quality results.

You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple audio types, and adapt to various jurisdictions while maintaining meticulous attention to detail and compliance with QA feedback.

Qualifications

• Typing speed of 75 wpm or more.
• Excellent English vocabulary and grammar.
• Strong listening and comprehension abilities.
• Proficient computer skills and ability to use production tools.
• Collaborative team player with good communication.
• Flexible and responsive to changing priorities.
• Attention to detail in all transcripts.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 6–12 months basic office administration experience.

Responsibilities

• Produce high quality transcripts within deadlines.
• Proofread transcripts before submission.
• Use supporting information to ensure accuracy.
• Keep glossaries up to date.
• Cross-train on jurisdictions as directed.
• Familiar with playback platforms and production tools.
• Maintain productivity as directed by the business.
• Communicate with transcribers and Transcript Manager regularly.
• Act on QA feedback to improve quality and productivity.
• Participate in ad-hoc projects and reviews.

Skills

Typing speed 75 wpm

English vocabulary & grammar

General knowledge

Hearing & comprehension

Computer literacy

Collaborative teamwork

Flexibility & responsiveness

Attention to detail

Education

High school graduate

6–12 months office administration experience

Job description

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

Transcribers are responsible for the accurate and timely production of transcript in various styles and formats, utilizing a variety of audio types and production and research tools. Transcripts must be produced in accordance with contractual and client-driven deadlines with a focus on quality and accuracy. Productivity levels, as directed by the business, must be maintained at all times. Transcribers must maintain clear communication with colleagues via various channels and must work collaboratively with other Court Reporting teams to facilitate the successful delivery of service to our clients. Transcribers are responsible for undertaking the requisite research to ensure the accuracy of their transcript, utilizing any available supporting information and maintaining glossaries for all work produced. All Transcribers are subject to quality and productivity assessments and are responsible for actioning any feedback provided.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Produce high quality transcript in accordance with delivery deadlines
• Proofread all transcripts prior to submission
• Utilize all available supporting information to ensure accurate transcription
• Ensure glossaries are kept up to date
• Undertake cross-training on a variety of jurisdictions as directed by the business
• Maintain familiarity with various audio playback platforms such as Liberty, FTR, VIQ
• Maintain familiarity with all production tools (TOPS/macros, etc.)
• Maintain productivity levels as directed by the business
• Maintain close communication with other transcribers and Transcript Manager/Coordinator
• Maintain close communication with Monitoring team, providing constructive feedback on audio quality/logs when necessary
• Action any feedback provided by the QA Lead Analyst or Transcript Manager in relation to quality or productivity
• Participate in ad-hoc projects
• Partake in periodic performance reviews with Transcript Manager
• Partake in annual security and compliance training
• Ability to work outside standard business hours if required
• 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

Qualifications & Characteristics

• Typing speed minimum of 75 wpm
• Excellent English vocabulary and grammar skills
• Good general and local knowledge
• Exceptional hearing and comprehension
• Computer literate
• Collaborative team member
• Flexibility and responsiveness
• Attention to detail
• High school graduate
• Six months to one year basic office administration

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 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

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.

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.