Home-Based Transcriber/Stenographer

Job Title:

Self-Employed Home-Based Transcriber/Stenographer

Business Unit:

Court Reporting

Days:

Variable, within agreed deadlines

Hours:

Flexible, within agreed deadlines

Location:

Home-Based, Ireland

Summary

Globally, EPIQ is one of the largest independent providers of in-house and outsourced legal services and technology solutions. We have established service centres in major legal markets in Dublin, London, Australia, NZ, Asia and across the United States and maintain a client list that includes global corporations, government bodies and leading law firms. EPIQ provides exceptional discovery and document review services, legal business process outsourcing, court room services and facilities management. We have achieved this success by providing our customers the highest level of quality and service. In order to continue our growth and success, we constantly look to introduce new innovative technological solutions and add high-calibre individuals to our workforce.

We are currently looking to increase our pool of experienced Home-Based Transcribers and Stenographers to join our Court Reporting Legal Services team as Independent Contractors offering services on a self-employed basis.

The work will cover a wide variety of legal hearings such as disciplinary hearings, meetings, interviews, court evidence, judgments and witness statements, and you will have the opportunity to expand your skills and general knowledge. You will be undertaking requisite research to ensure the accuracy of the transcripts, utilising any available supporting information and job glossaries.

If you are a fast accurate typist/stenographer, have experience in multi-speaker audio transcription, excellent English language skills and attention to detail, you are the perfect fit for this role. This opportunity gives you flexibility in your working hours, plus the chance to work for a recognised global organisation and be part of a successful and professional business.

You will be computer literate with access to a Microsoft PC/laptop where encryption software can be installed, have a fast broadband internet connection, Microsoft Word, good quality headphones, an Infinity foot pedal and software to play the audio files.

Shortlisted candidates will undertake the Epiq online English Language assessment and typing tests. Upon successful completion of these assessments, you will receive full training in Epiq transcription styles.

Please note hearings may include material of a highly confidential nature, which can be emotionally challenging.

Please note this is a self-employed role.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Transcription of multi-speaker audio including:

• Court proceedings – Criminal and all other jurisdictions across Ireland
• Disciplinary hearings
• Tribunals

Personal profile

• Educated to minimum Leaving Certificate or equivalent standard
• Experience of transcribing multi-speaker audio files
• Relevant work experience, preferably in a legal, parliamentary or business setting
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Word and ability to learn new software
• Professional service ethic
• Interest in the law and current affairs

Key Skills & Competencies

• Copy typing at a minimum speed of 60 wpm
• Audio typing at a minimum speed of 30 wpm
• Excellent English language skills – grammar, spelling and punctuation
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to manage workload and meet assignment deadlines
• Self-motivated and self-disciplined
• Flexible and adaptable in approach
• Ability to effectively problem solve
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times
• Ability to handle challenging material

The Rewards

• A competitive rate of pay
• Flexibility - earn extra money when it suits you
• Ability to work from home
• Full training provided

Applications

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, please note that due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

If you are interested in this role and have the skills and key competencies required, please email your CV and a cover letter detailing your suitability to [email protected].

Epiq is an equal opportunities employer

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, colour, 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.