Court Transcriptionist [Legal Transcriber] - Norfolk, Virginia (CTS19)
Core
Listen to audio/video recordings of legal proceedings and transcribe them into accurate written records, including grammar correction and exhibit indexing.
Role type
Senior IC legal transcriptionist (court reporting)
Builds
Official written records of court proceedings, testimony, and events for DoD/Military clients
Domain
Defense and Military / Legal Services
Required skills
stenotype machine operation, audio/video transcription, legal terminology, grammar and punctuation, proofreading, exhibit indexing, Microsoft Windows, fast and accurate typing
Preferred skills
familiarity with modern transcription software, research skills, management skills
Technologies
stenotype machines, steno masks, video cameras, audio recorders, Microsoft Windows, Zoom, Google Chrome
Responsibilities
Operate designated word processing and transcription equipment; listen to recordings and transcribe to text files ensuring accuracy; proofread and correct draft documents; identify marked exhibits accurately; maintain personal computer equipment and software; provide read-backs/playbacks of transcripts; moderate proceedings to ensure clear speech; create and update online dictionaries for transcription software; index and catalog exhibits.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC