ERSR Editors Singapore
2 weeks ago
Summary
Globally, EPIQ is one of the largest independent providers of in-house and outsourced legal services and technology solutions. We have established service centres in major legal markets in London, Dublin, Australia, NZ, Asia and across the United States and maintain a client list that includes global corporations, government bodies and leading law firms. EPIQ provides exceptional discovery and document review services, legal business process outsourcing, court room services and facilities management. We have achieved this success by providing our customers the highest level of quality and service. In order to continue our growth and success, we constantly look to introduce new innovative technological solutions and add high-calibre individuals to our workforce.
We are seeking a number of Asia-based (Hong Kong / Singapore) Speech-to-Text Editors to join our Court Reporting Legal Services team as Independent Contractors. You will be required to edit, proofread and check for accuracy legal transcripts that have been produced by real time speech recognition software and you will aim to ensure that the finalised transcripts are of exceptional quality and adhere to Epiq client style requirements. The work will cover a wide variety of legal hearings such as litigations, arbitrations, disciplinary hearings, court evidence, judgments and witness statements, and you will have the opportunity to expand your skills and general knowledge. The majority of the court hearings will require onsite attendance and willingness to travel into courts but the role can be flexible and you will also have the opportunity to offer editing services remotely from home on the days of your choice depending on your availability and the needs of the business. There also travel opportunities both within and outside Asia but this will be by prior agreement.
Key Areas of Responsibility
- To conduct formatting, style, content and inaudible checks on Realtime speech recognition software generated transcripts prior to client delivery, making use of audio and any supporting materials, including glossaries and lists of speaker names
- To be familiar with Epiq transcription style guidelines in order to identify errors and inconsistencies in transcripts produced by real time speech recognition software
- To research specific terms on case subject matter and be able to create a job glossary in order to ensure accuracy
- To edit a minimum of 110 – 165 audio minutes at 99% accuracy per assignment in a team of 3 or 2 Speech-to-Text Editors one of which will have to be attending onsite
- To edit within agreed client delivery turnarounds
- To carry out limited transcription as and when required, following the Epiq style guidelines
Key Competencies
- Excellent English language and listening skills
- Excellent editing and proofreading skills
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Word and ability to learn new software and editing shortcuts
- Ability to manage workload and meet assignment deadlines
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times
- Copy typing at a minimum speed of 50 wpm
- Audio typing at a minimum speed of 25 wpm
- Legal background – well-regarded but not essential
- Familiarity with copy typing/audio transcription – well-regarded but not essential
- Previous experience with editing transcripts produced by automated speech recognition software – well-regarded but not essential
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