Legal Transcript Scopist

Summary

Join Neal R. Gross & Co. (NRGCO), a Washington, DC-based Court Reporting and Transcription company, as a Legal Transcript Scopist! This fully remote, part-time contract position offers flexible hours and involves proofreading, editing, and refining legal transcripts to ensure accuracy and adherence to company standards. The ideal candidate possesses strong grammar, punctuation, and legal terminology skills, along with experience in the legal field. You will review transcripts, research terminology, ensure formatting consistency, cross-check audio recordings, and meet deadlines while maintaining high-quality work. This is a great opportunity for experienced legal scopists, transcriptionists, or proofreaders seeking a flexible, remote position.

Requirements

• Prior experience as a scopist, transcriptionist, or proofreader in the legal field required
• Strong understanding of legal terminology, courtroom procedures, and transcript formatting
• Excellent grammar, punctuation, and spelling skills
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
• Familiarity with digital audio playback software for transcript review
• Prior work in legal proceedings, depositions, or government agency transcription

Responsibilities

• Review transcripts for accuracy, grammar, and proper formatting
• Research technical, legal, and industry-specific terms to ensure correct usage
• Ensure consistency and adherence to NRGCO’s transcript formatting standards
• Cross-check against audio recordings to verify content accuracy
• Produce client-ready polished final product
• Meet strict deadlines while maintaining a high level of quality

Preferred Qualifications

Proficiency with Eclipse CAT software or similar is a plus

Benefits

• This is a fully remote position
• This is a part-time, contract role with flexible hours depending on your availability