Legal Transcriber/Typist with Government Security Clearance (Contract)

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Neal R. Gross & Co. (NRGCO) is a Washington, DC based Court Reporting and Transcription company. We have been in business for over 45 years and provide verbatim court reporting and transcription services to a broad range of government and private clients. We are looking to add legal transcribers for EOIR type of work: trials, administrative hearings, historical and investigational interviews, and meetings.

This is a WORK FROM HOME position. Legal transcription experience is required along with having Government Security Clearance. Timeliness is a must, as are excellent English language skills. Please apply only if you can transcribe at least 3 hours of audio per week.

Audio, notes and a format will be provided to you by FTP. You will be required to transcribe them accurately and in a timely fashion and in accordance with the provided format and then send us the completed verbatim transcript.

  • Excellent command of English language
  • Government Security Clearance is REQUIRED
  • Must be able to transcribe at least 3 hours of audio per week
  • Accurate grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • High speed internet connection
  • Internet research skills
  • Proofreading of all work before turned-in
  • Must be a US citizen
  • Required software/hardware:
    • WordPerfect and/or MSWord
    • Windows Operating System
    • FTR Player (free download)
    • ExpressScribe (free download)
    • FileZilla (free download)
  • OPTIONAL - USB foot pedal (Infinity is a popular model)
  • AAERT certification is a plus
  • Must type at least 60 WPM
  • Must be able to transcribe a minimum of 3 hours of audio per week

Transcribers are paid by the page at very competitive rates. All NRGCO transcribers are independent (1099) Subcontractors. Subcontractors are paid biweekly for all timely submitted invoices. Please submit your resume for review.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status or other protected classes.

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