Scopist, Certified Reporter

Summary

Esquire Deposition Solutions, LLC is seeking a Certified Reporter/Scopist to ensure the highest quality deposition, hearing, and trial transcripts are produced. The role involves reviewing final and near-final transcripts along with audio, proofreading for accuracy, and finalizing transcripts for production.

Responsibilities

• Commitment to adhere to Esquire’s best practices and standards for transcript editing, proofreading, and punctuation
• Finalize legal transcripts, proof with audio to ensure accuracy of the verbatim record, and verify elements of the transcript
• Ensure accuracy of the final transcript by searching for any errors in text, punctuation, spelling, and accuracy of supporting pages
• Prepare final transcript after proofreading by applying digital signatures to the transcript’s certificate pages and submitting the transcript for production
• Perform proper archival of all files
• Prepare and maintain all required reports, logs, and provide timely response to all received communications
• Organize work effectively and prioritize daily assignments according to deadlines and job size while remaining flexible for changes in work schedule
• Provide support to Esquire’s service partner programs
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

• Possess a current Certified Shorthand Reporter (CSR), Certified Court Reporter (CCR), Registered Professional Reporter (RPR), Certified Verbatim Reporter (CVR) certification, or Michigan Certified Electronic Reporter (Michigan CER)
• Exhibit a courteous and professional demeanor with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with different roles within Esquire
• Knowledge of English, including grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, spelling, and vocabulary
• Knowledge of medical, legal, and technical terminology
• Skills in one or more CAT software programs' editing and exporting functions
• Ability to identify problems, determine whether hardware or software related, and follow procedures for escalating
• Knowledge in computer backup, archival methods, and security protocols
• Familiarity with content and location of reference material, such as exhibits, dictionaries, directories, atlases, newspapers, and online library resources
• Ability to review with audio a final transcript to ensure consistency and accuracy in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting according to the spoken word and Esquire's Transcript Format and Transcription Style Guides
• Knowledge of and ability to use the Associated Press (AP) Stylebook or equivalent as a guide on word and number usage and punctuation
• Working knowledge of court procedures and legal documents
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication, and organizational skills and possess a strong sense of discretion
• Self-motivated, focused, attentive, and detail-oriented with the ability to plan work effectively, meet the deadlines assigned, and make sound decisions
• Maintain confidentiality of reported proceedings and associated documents
• High degree of ethics and commitment to professional conduct
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, multitask, and shift priorities
• Possess problem-solving abilities to resolve challenges
• Ability to meet demanding and fluent deadlines
• Capable of taking direction from more than one supervisor
• Comfortable, collaborative, and effective working on a team
• Maintain regular and acceptable attendance while working from home
• Familiarity with computer systems and Microsoft Office Suite
• Follow IT department's technical requirements in the administration of reporting, scoping, and transcription duties
• Proficient in the English language, ability to read and interpret documents and instructions with a good working knowledge of English grammar, punctuation, and spelling
• Conduct oneself professionally to serve the best interests of Esquire and its clients
• Maintain the highest standard of practice by keeping abreast of customs, procedures, and developments in the reporting profession by reading professional journals and supporting professional reporting associations
• Minimum touch-typing speed of 70 wpm with a high degree of accuracy
• Licensed Certified Shorthand Reporter (CSR), Certified Court Reporter (CCR), Registered Professional Reporter (RPR), Certified Verbatim Reporter (CVR), or Michigan Certified Electronic Reporter (Michigan CER)

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Possess a current Certified Shorthand Reporter (CSR), Certified Court Reporter (CCR), Registered Professional Reporter (RPR), Certified Verbatim Reporter (CVR) certification, or Michigan Certified Electronic Reporter (Michigan CER)
• Exhibit a courteous and professional demeanor with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with different roles within Esquire
• Knowledge of English, including grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, spelling, and vocabulary
• Knowledge of medical, legal, and technical terminology
• Skills in one or more CAT software programs' editing and exporting functions
• Ability to identify problems, determine whether hardware or software related, and follow procedures for escalating
• Knowledge in computer backup, archival methods, and security protocols
• Familiarity with content and location of reference material, such as exhibits, dictionaries, directories, atlases, newspapers, and online library resources
• Ability to review with audio a final transcript to ensure consistency and accuracy in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting according to the spoken word and Esquire's Transcript Format and Transcription Style Guides
• Knowledge of and ability to use the Associated Press (AP) Stylebook or equivalent as a guide on word and number usage and punctuation
• Working knowledge of court procedures and legal documents
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication, and organizational skills and possess a strong sense of discretion
• Self-motivated, focused, attentive, and detail-oriented with the ability to plan work effectively, meet the deadlines assigned, and make sound decisions
• Maintain confidentiality of reported proceedings and associated documents
• High degree of ethics and commitment to professional conduct
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, multitask, and shift priorities
• Possess problem-solving abilities to resolve challenges
• Ability to meet demanding and fluent deadlines
• Capable of taking direction from more than one supervisor
• Comfortable, collaborative, and effective working on a team
• Maintain regular and acceptable attendance while working from home
• Familiarity with computer systems and Microsoft Office Suite
• Follow IT department's technical requirements in the administration of reporting, scoping, and transcription duties
• Proficient in the English language, ability to read and interpret documents and instructions with a good working knowledge of English grammar, punctuation, and spelling
• Conduct oneself professionally to serve the best interests of Esquire and its clients
• Maintain the highest standard of practice by keeping abreast of customs, procedures, and developments in the reporting profession by reading professional journals and supporting professional reporting associations
• Minimum touch-typing speed of 70 wpm with a high degree of accuracy
• Licensed Certified Shorthand Reporter (CSR), Certified Court Reporter (CCR), Registered Professional Reporter (RPR), Certified Verbatim Reporter (CVR), or Michigan Certified Electronic Reporter (Michigan CER)