Digital/Legal Transcriber

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Digital Transcription is the next evolution of court reporting — utilizing audio recording, AI-powered Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) capture, and a rigorous human Quality Control (QC) process to produce certified transcripts without relying on stenographic machines.

Digital Transcriber

KEY RESPOSIBILITIES:

• Listen, edit and refine AI-generated deposition transcripts for accuracy, grammar, punctuation, and formatting.
• Ensure the correct use of legal terminology, proper speaker identification, and clear event designation (e.g., cross-examinations, exhibit introductions, objections).
• Correctly capture and document nonverbal communication (e.g., pointing, nodding, shrugging).
• Maintain high fidelity to spoken content, including distinguishing between speech and background noise, and interpreting various accents, dialects, and speech patterns.
• Follow standard legal formatting, ensuring transcripts meet court and client specifications.
• Conduct final quality reviews before submission to clients.

QUALIFICATION

Required:

• Ability to pass the

  TransPerfect Legal Knowledge Assessment Test

  .
• Ability to pass the

  TransPerfect ASCII Transcription Assessment,

  which includes producing a

  25-line ASCII (.txt)

  file demonstrating formatting accuracy, legal knowledge, and transcription skill
• Strong understanding of legal proceedings and terminology.
• Exceptional listening and comprehension skills.
• High attention to detail with excellent proofreading ability. Solid command of grammar, punctuation, and formatting standards specific to legal documentation.

• All transcribers must have access to and utilize their own AI transcription technology

  to assist in creating initial drafts (e.g., ASR software or platforms).

Preferred:

• AAERT CET (Certified Electronic Transcriber), NCRA certification, or CSR (Certified Shorthand Reporter) certification, not required but preferred.
• Proof of completion of a formal transcription course (examples include but are not limited to):

Blueledge

Court Reporting Academy

Learn to Transcribe Academy

Stenograph’s MaxScribe Course

Transcribe Anywhere

TranscribeMe

Experience:

• 4-6 years of professional transcription experience may be accepted in lieu of formal training.
• Former stenographic reporters are highly encouraged to apply.