Speech-To-Text Editor (Legal Tech)

Legal Tech Vacancy – Speech-to-Text Editor***
Starting salary £24k, rising to £26k upon completion of probation period
Fully remote or hybrid working available
Our client, a global leader in the Legal Tech space, is looking for a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual to join their highly skilled team of Speech-to-Text Editors. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on some of the highest profile cases globally, from the comfort of your own home.
To be considered you must possess excellent grammar, strong interpersonal skills, be proactive, detail orientated and computer literate. An excellent command of written and spoken English is essential.
Full and comprehensive transcript production training will be provided in the first few months, as you immerse yourself in the world of Court reporting. You will have the opportunity to attend virtual hearings to familiarise yourself with the flow of a hearing and the legal jargon used by Counsel and Judges. You will grow your business, financial, medical and legal vocabulary, so if you love language, this is the position for you.
Duties and Responsibilities
* Working on live cases on a delayed turnaround, adhering to strict deadlines.
* Edit individually and as part of a wider team, producing shorter turns across a longer piece of audio.
* You will work on a mix of transcripts, including court evidence, judgments, telephone calls and witness statements.
* You will receive regular individual feedback alongside wider team feedback and training sessions.
* Using the Editing Suite and providing regular feedback to the Head of Transcription Development.
* There will be opportunities for development, such as transcript review and training.
Person Specification
Interpersonal skills:
* Enthusiastic
* Flexible
* Team working
Command of Written & Spoken English:
* Extremely high standard to meet exacting service standards
* The ability to proofread
* Proficient in researching
* Communication and interact productively with colleagues and clients
IT and administrative skills:
* Confident with the use of MS Office; specifically, Word and Outlook.
* Open to learning new systems using internally developed software.
* Effective communication, written and oral, of any technical issues to the office.
* Typing speed of 50wpm (from audio)
Desirable
* Previous transcription, editing or proofreading experience.
* A degree in linguistics or English Literature/Language
Hours: 9am – 5.30pm. Fully remote or hybrid working arrangements.
Our client views their employees as their biggest asset, and are committed to investing in their people, promoting from within and ensuring your continued professional development. We are keen to hear from individuals who have a desire to build a career with a company