[Remote] Legal Transcriptionist/ Editor
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Prevail Legal is a well-funded startup based in San Francisco, aiming to modernize the legal industry with innovative technology. They are seeking a meticulous and deadline-driven Contract Legal Transcriptionist/Editor to review and edit AI-generated transcriptions for accuracy, ensuring adherence to specific style guidelines while collaborating with team members in a remote environment.
Responsibilities
- Review AI-generated transcriptions of legal depositions against original audio or video for accuracy and completeness
- Edit and proofread AI-generated transcriptions to correct grammar, punctuation, and formatting errors
- Conduct thorough research to ensure accuracy of technical and specialized legal terminology and names
- Ensure proper identification of speakers
- Maintain consistency and adherence to established style guidelines
- Perform live data tagging in support of Prevail's AI-powered transcription workflows
- Work efficiently to meet deadlines while maintaining quality
- Adapt to changes in AI technology and transcription practices as well as Prevail’s editing environment
Skills
- Detail-oriented and deadline-driven with the ability to focus for long periods of time
- Ability to prioritize various requests and deadlines simultaneously
- Ability to follow and adhere to specific transcription style guidelines
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to think logically and contextually as well as research thoroughly
- Ability to interact with team members in a professional and respectful manner at all times
- Familiarity of legal terminology and jargon
- Computer literate and comfortable learning new technologies
- Fluent in English, with a solid understanding of grammar, spelling, punctuation and idioms
- College or university degree or court reporting/transcription certification preferred
- Portfolio of work and experience that demonstrates language skill, reason, research, ability to think contextually, and attention to detail is a plus
- AAERT (American Association of Electronic Reporters and Transcribers) Certified Electronic Transcriber (CET) or similar certification is a plus
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