Job Summary
At Lexis Communications, we believe in a flexible working environment including 100% work from home and setting your own schedule. Our corporate structure empowers team members to maximize their skills, talents, and knowledge in delivering high quality transcriptions. Join our rapidly growing company!
We are seeking 4 detail-oriented and reliable Remote Legal Transcriptionists to join our team. This role involves converting legal audio recordings into accurate, well-formatted written documents. The ideal candidate will possess strong editing, proofreading, and transcription skills, along with excellent command of the English language. As a remote position, it offers flexibility and the opportunity to work independently while maintaining high standards of accuracy and professionalism.
Responsibilities
- Transcribe legal audio recordings into clear, precise written documents with attention to detail.
- Edit and proofread transcripts to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to legal terminology.
- Follow established formatting guidelines.
- Review transcripts for grammatical errors, typographical mistakes, and formatting issues.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
- Utilize research skills when necessary to ensure clarity across different legal terminologies or languages.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive legal information at all times.
Skills
- A minimum of three years’ experience doing transcription. Preferably legal transcription.
- A minimum typing speed of 70 words per minute (wpm).
- Excellent command of English language, grammar, and punctuation.
- Familiarity with legal formatting standards.
- Ability to follow detailed instructions and adapt to various transcription styles.
- Excellent English writing and verbal language skills are required with an eye for detail.
- Self-motivated with excellent time management skills to handle remote work efficiently.
- Must work in a timely manner and meet deadlines
- Be a Canadian citizen/permanent resident.
- Ability to pass an antecedents check.
Required Technology:
- Reliable high speed internet service
- PC with Windows 7 or higher
- Microsoft Word
- Headphones
- Foot Pedal an asset
Job Type: Freelance
Pay: $22.00-$31.00 per hour
Expected hours: 16 – 40 per week
Experience:
- Legal Transcription: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: Remote
