Word Processor/Transcriptionist- New York

Jamison Professional Services, Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Jamison Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a transcriptionist to provide accurate verbatim transcription of legal hearings. Candidates must have a minimum typing speed of 65 wpm, 95% accuracy, and two years’ experience as a word processor or transcriptionist. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and effective communication skills are essential. Applicants must also pass background checks for Government Clearance. This position offers competitive pay based on a per page rate, and Jamison values integrity and professionalism in its workforce.

Qualifications

• Minimum typing speed of 65 wpm with 95% accuracy required.
• Excellent attention to detail and active listening skills essential.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and effective communication skills required.
• Two years of experience as a word processor or transcriptionist needed.
• Must pass Government Clearance including background checks.

Responsibilities

• Accurate verbatim transcription and editing of legal hearings.
• Meeting specific deadlines for completion of transcripts.

Skills

Typing speed 65 wpm

95% accuracy

Attention to detail

Active listening

Effective communication

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Understanding of foreign/regional accents

Job description

Compensation and Flexibility

Extremely competitive per page rate pay.

Flexibility on workload.

Scope of Responsibilities

Accurate verbatim transcription and editing of legal hearings and drafts from digital recordings.

Must be able to meet specific deadlines for completion of transcripts.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum typing speed 65 wpm, minimum 95% accuracy.
• Excellent attention to detail, active listening and reading comprehension skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word.
• Must be proficient in the English language and have a good ear for foreign/regional accents.
• Two (2) years as a word processor or transcriptionist.
• Must pass Government Clearance through Office of Personnel Management, including criminal background check, reference checks, and drug screening as required by the client.

Jamison Professional Services, Inc. (Jamison) is a Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) headquartered in metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia.

We specialize in providing professional management, administrative, healthcare, court reporters and transcriptionist experts, and document/record and telehealth operational support solutions to U.S. Government, State and commercial clients. Jamison is a nationwide professional staff augmentation company that helps commercial clients and government agencies expand their talent acquisition reach by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to be successful.

Jamison offers a wide range of employment opportunities in the commercial and government sectors. We seek employees who share our values of service excellence, integrity, and professionalism.

Jamison affords equal employment opportunity to all individuals, regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Our employees, as well as applicants and others with whom we do business, will not be subjected to sexual, racial, religious, ethnic, or any other form of unlawful harassment and/or discrimination. In addition, JPS adheres to the equal employment opportunity requirements of all states and localities in which it does business.

Jamison’s commitment to equal opportunity is applied through every aspect of the employment relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, placement, training, compensation, promotion, transfer, termination, and all other matters of employment.

Applicants may be required to successfully complete an online assessment to determine qualifications for positions requiring specific skills.