At Veritext, we focus on the details – so legal teams can focus on the case.
About the role:
Our clients count on us to make the legal process seamless and efficient from scheduling court reporters and legal videographers to ensuring transcripts are delivered on time and flawlessly accurate. The Transcription Services Specialist, Court Services (Canada), plays a pivotal role in managing all aspects of preparing appeal transcripts and briefs for the provincial Court of Appeal.
What you'll get to do
- Preparing appeal transcripts, books, factums and briefs for the British Columbia Court of Appeal
- Preparing rulings and reasons for judgment for the British Columbia Supreme Court
- Preparing audio files for transfer using software such as Hightail
- Accepting and coordinating transcription orders as needed
- Providing clients with estimates for transcription orders as needed
- Receiving, downloading, and reviewing audio, paperwork, and other files
- Assigning work to transcriptionists and ensuring that transcriptionists have access to audio, paperwork, files, and templates to complete transcription work as needed
- Work collaboratively with Veritext colleagues, exhibiting Veritext Values
- Ensure that all client (internal and external) communications are handled in a professional, timely and courteous manner
- Communicate necessary information timely, accurately and effectively, and report incidents to management
- Welcome new projects and ideas; continuously work to enhance job knowledge while bringing value to role
- Take ownership of your work; follow-thru until final resolution
The kind of teammate we’re looking for:
- 3+ years of related experience
- Proficient with style/format provisions of the BC Court Transcription Manual for provincial, supreme and appeal court proceedings
- Extensive experience preparing appeal transcripts, books, factums and briefs for the BC Court of Appeal
- Experience with Hightail and/or ipSwitch for audio file transfer
- Strong vocabulary and research skills specific to case law citations
- Experience preparing rulings and reasons for judgment for the BC Supreme Court
- Enhanced Provincial (British Columbia) Security Screening will be required. JUSTIN/ CEIS
- Thrive in a fast-paced work environment with competing and often complex priorities
- Experience assigning large volumes of work to independent contractors
- Experience working collaboratively with Court Clerks, Justices of the Peace, Sheriffs, Judges, Registry Clerks, Lawyers and members of the public to ensure accessibility to the justice system
- Experience with delivering exceptional customer service.
- Expert level Word and Adobe Acrobat Pro skills
- Previous experience working with BC Courts A2A (electronic court system for official transcripts)
- Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Customer service oriented with strong interpersonal skills
- Dedicated professional with the ability to respond to requests promptly and accurately
- Must be detail oriented, organized and be able to multi-task
- Proactive and motivated with strong problem solving and follow up skills
- Must be able to work both independently and with a team
About Veritext:
Veritext is the global leader in technology-enabled court reporting services and litigation support solutions with a proven track record of industry excellence. For law firms, government agencies and enterprise corporations, we provide access to innovative technologies and remote solutions, the highest-quality network of reporters and legal videographers, unmatched expertise in multiparty and complex litigation, unparalleled client service, and state-of-the-art conference spaces across North America.
Veritext is committed to delivering comprehensive, client-focused legal solutions that address the evolving needs of the legal industry. Our solutions utilize the latest easy-to-use technologies to streamline the deposition process and reliably handle the most complex cases. All of this combined with unsurpassed data security ensures that Veritext clients have the best tools available and the confidence of working with the market leader.
Veritext aspires to create a community based on collaboration, innovation, creativity and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas – an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds and experiences flourish. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all individuals and stakeholders feel and experience an environment where they are welcome, safe, secure, and heard. As such, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected by Federal, state, or local law. Any information provided will be used only in the compilation of data for EEO/Affirmative Action reporting. Completion of this data is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment and/or terms or conditions of employment.
About this posting:
Compensation ranges, when noted, represent the expected base pay compensation range for this role. Ultimately, a number of factors including, but not limited to, your prior job-related knowledge and experience, geographic location, and qualifications will be considered when determining your pay and we may pay more or less than the posted range.
If you need an accommodation for any part of the applicant process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an email to talent@veritext or call a member of our People Team to let us know the nature of your request.
