Remote Legal Transcriptionist - Work from home!

Company: SpeakWrite
Location: Georgetown
Posted on: January 10, 2021

Job Description:

Want to build a career that allows you to work from home and immerse yourself in interesting fields every day?.. and be able to fully control your schedule? If so, please read on We are accepting applications for qualified typing and transcription experts to join our team and get paid to help facilitate the work of professionals all over the country! You will have the opportunity to transcribe audio from all sorts of law offices. With SpeakWrite, you can set your own schedule and work as much or as little as you like- which means you can make as much as you like. We have a limited number of available positions and are only considering those who take action by applying now. - Experience Required Typing skills: 60 WPM MINIMUM AVERAGE TYPING SPEED WITH 90%+ ACCURACY Applicants must pass a typing test with a minimum speed of 60 words per minute with 90% accuracyfor your application to be considered. Before you Apply Take a Free Typing Test Residency: YOU MUST BE A LEGAL RESIDENT OF THE U.S. OR CANADA. Due to California law AB-5, SpeakWrite cannot accept applications from California residents. We do not contract with off-shore transcriptionists. Language: You must be fluent in English and possess a strong working knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Work Experience: You must be proficient in Microsoft Word 2007 or newer, including advanced formatting features. You must possess excellent listening skills and be comfortable working independently. Legal Applicants: 1 year or more of work in a law firm, including legal transcription and word processing experience, performed within the last five year period. Specific experience and a good working knowledge of the set-up of legal pleadings, agreements, court headings, interrogatories, deposition summaries, formal correspondence, etc. As well as good working knowledge of the proper format of legal citations. - Equipment Required SpeakWrite employs cutting edge technology to deliver quality audio to our transcriptionists. You will need the minimum required equipment to access our system: Windows Based PC w/ minimum 1GB RAM no MACs or Tablet Windows OS 7 or newer Microsoft Word 2007 or newer (licensed versions only). Monthly subscription based is not acceptable Microsoft Internet Explorer v8.0 or higher Adobe Acrobat Reader v8.0 or higher Windows Media Player v10, 11 or 12 Sound card and earphones to listen to the dictation. Foot Pedal (Operates the playback of audio material. You will be notified when to order it) You must download MS Word onto your computer to complete work. Uninstalled subscription/web versions are not compatible. Do you meet the requirements above? Apply now: https://speakwrite.com/legal-transcription-jobs/ What is the compensation and how are payments delivered? Compensation is on a per-word basis. Typists are paid one-half cent per word, with some shifts offering a 10% bonus. The hourly amount you can make as a transcriptionist would largely depend on how fast and accurately you can type and format documents. Other factors may also influence hourly wage approximation. Payment is made twice a month, either by direct deposit (currently available to U.S. typists only) or by check. We do not use PayPal or other payment services. View more frequently asked questions: https://speakwrite.com/transcription-jobs/transcriptionists-faqs/

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