Legal Transcriptionist/ Editor

Prevail; United States; Remote; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Prevail is hiring a Contract Legal Transcriptionist/Editor to review AI-generated transcriptions of legal depositions, edit for accuracy and consistency, and ensure proper speaker identification. You will research specialized terminology and follow strict transcription style guidelines in a fully remote setup.

The ideal candidate demonstrates detail orientation, strong English language skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines while collaborating professionally with the team.

Qualifications

• College degree or transcription certification preferred.
• Detail-oriented and deadline-driven with focus for long periods.
• Ability to prioritize multiple requests and deadlines.
• Ability to follow transcription style guidelines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; research thoroughly.
• Interact professionally with team members at all times.
• Familiarity with legal terminology and jargon.
• Computer literate and quick to learn new tech.
• Fluent in English with strong grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• AAERT CET certification or equivalent is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review AI-generated transcriptions of legal depositions for accuracy against audio/video.
• Edit and proofread AI transcriptions to correct grammar, punctuation, and formatting.
• Research to ensure accuracy of technical and specialized legal terminology and names.
• Ensure proper identification of speakers.
• Maintain consistency and adherence to established style guidelines.
• Perform live data tagging to support Prevail's AI transcription workflows.
• Meet deadlines while maintaining high quality.
• Adapt to changes in AI technology and Prevail's editing environment.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Deadline-driven

Verbal/written communication

Transcription style adherence

Research thoroughness

Speaker identification

English fluency

Computer literate

Legal terminology familiarity

Prioritization

Education

College degree or transcription certification preferred

AAERT CET or similar certification preferred

Job description

A well-funded startup founded in San Francisco, our workforce includes a diverse collection of individuals located across the country. Our first-of-its-kind platform combines secure video conferencing with a collection of intuitive tools developed for conducting remote, in-person, and hybrid legal proceedings.

By maintaining a dynamic work environment where employees collaborate and grow, we aim to modernize and transform the processes involved in court reporting, testimony management, trial preparation, use of video evidence, and more. Join us in disrupting the legal industry and beyond while working alongside our talented team!

We are currently hiring international contractors in addition to US-based contractors.

About the Position:We are seeking a meticulous and deadline-driven individual for the role of Contract Legal Transcriptionist/Editor. This position requires a strong attention to detail, the ability to prioritize multiple requests and deadlines, and adherence to specific transcription style guidelines. You will work closely with team members in a professional and respectful manner. This position is entirely remote and will report to the Transcription Quality Control Manager.

At Prevail Legal, we are committed to transforming the way legal transcription is done- securely, efficiently, and with cutting-edge technology. We recently marked a major milestone in our mission to modernize legal workflows by securing a patent for our proprietary transcript editing tool- designed in-house by transcription professionals. Learn more about it here: Prevail Secures Patent for Legal Transcription Innovation

Responsibilities:

• Review AI-generated transcriptions of legal depositions against original audio or video for accuracy and completeness.
• Edit and proofread AI-generated transcriptions to correct grammar, punctuation, and formatting errors.
• Conduct thorough research to ensure accuracy of technical and specialized legal terminology and names.
• Ensure proper identification of speakers.
• Maintain consistency and adherence to established style guidelines.
• Perform live data tagging in support of Prevail's AI-powered transcription workflows.
• Work efficiently to meet deadlines while maintaining quality.
• Adapt to changes in AI technology and transcription practices as well as Prevail's editing environment.

Required Qualifications:

• College or university degree or court reporting/transcription certification preferred.
• Detail-oriented and deadline-driven with the ability to focus for long periods of time.
• Ability to prioritize various requests and deadlines simultaneously.
• Ability to follow and adhere to specific transcription style guidelines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to think logically and contextually as well as research thoroughly.
• Ability to interact with team members in a professional and respectful manner at all times.
• Familiarity of legal terminology and jargon.
• Computer literate and comfortable learning new technologies.
• Fluent in English, with a solid understanding of grammar, spelling, punctuation and idioms.
• Portfolio of work and experience that demonstrates language skill, reason, research, ability to think contextually, and attention to detail is a plus.
• AAERT (American Association of Electronic Reporters and Transcribers) Certified Electronic Transcriber (CET) or similar certification is a plus.

Compensation Range:

• The pay range for this hourly position is $14-$22/hr., varying with skills and experience.

Prevail Legal reserves the right to change this job description to meet the organization's business needs.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.