English Transcriptionist

We are currently looking to hire several long term full-time legal transcription typists. This position is in office with both part-time and full-time opportunities. This job involves both standard transcription work as well as performing quality assurance audio reviews of completed transcripts.

Responsibilities

Typing verbatim transcripts of pre-recorded audio and video legal proceedings.

Learning and following client house rules (i.e. client-specific preferences in formatting, spelling, capitalization, and editing conventions)

Holding all third-party (client) information in the strictest confidentiality

Reviewing completed work to identify potential areas of self-improvement

Requirements

Strong English grammar and comprehension

Eligible candidates are required to have lived in Canada for the last 5 years

Ability to understand global accents

Minimum 80 Words per Minute typing speed

Computer literacy with strong MS Word skills

It is highly recommended to use a PC for this job rather than a Mac since troubleshooting is more difficult.

Ability to understand at least one or more of the following accents in the English language is required:

West African (including Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia, Mali)

East African (including Sudan, South Sudan, Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Djibouti, Somalia)

South Asian accents (including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan)

East Asian accents (including China, Korea, Japan, Thailand, Indonesia)

Middle Eastern accents (including Iran, Iraq, Turkey)

Eastern Bloc European accents (including Russia, Romania, Georgia)

Latin American accents (including Mexico, Chile, Brazil, Venezuela)

French accents (including Quebec, France, Congo, Cameroon)

Strong command of a second language beyond English is preferred

Previous transcription experience is not a requirement, we will train successful candidates.

At least 18 years of age due to violent and graphic content.

Current RCMP criminal background check Level 1 upon hiring.

Part-time staff must work a minimum of 30 hours.

Please Note: Content being processed contains graphic details of sexual and physical violence. Successful candidates need to be comfortable with this content. The interview process will screen for ability to handle such content.

Work Location & Hours

Office near Fairview Mall, about a 15-minute walk from the Don Mills subway station.

Open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, with day shifts.

Open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday, with day shifts.

Compensation

Starts at $18/hour, and can go up to $21/hour depending on performance

If you have 5 years or more of verifiable transcription experience, your base hourly rate will begin at $21/hr

Three month probation

Vacation as per ESA standards, and is paid out on each pay cheque

Full health benefits are provided, including pharma, dental, eye, chiro, physio, etc., after three months of probation, for all staff working at least 37.5 hours per week.