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In recent times there has been an increase in the demand for Legal Transcription for accurate and easily read legal records. Therefore there is an abundance of work available in this area. Many individuals are grabbing this opportunity and starting a career in legal transcription due to the growing need for such services. There are many different types of Legal Transcription work such as court reporting, legal documentation, and data entry work, legal coding, litigation support, legal scoping, legal research, legal animation and immigration paper work.
In recent times the litigation process has increased man folds. The administrative law (local, state and federal government) requires massive record-keeping related to transcription of recorded hearing. Various departments in government have expressed the need of more staff. Assistance from trained people is a welcome alternative to attorneys. At the same time the large legal transcription companies hire home-based transcriptionists. At one point of time there is a huge vacancy for legal transcriptions in thousands for working in the areas such as law firms, corporations and corporate legal departments, financial institutions, insurance companies, real estate and title agencies, state and federal government agencies, courts, public defenders’ and prosecutors’ offices, public utility companies and community legal service programs.
Nevertheless there is still a dearth of well qualified and experienced Transcriptionists. Some of the basic qualities required for Legal transcription are working knowledge of legal terminology, the English language, and use of correct grammar.To ensure a smooth flow and experienced profile try to become familiar with the fundamentals of law, the working of courts and litigation. Id at an office, learn how the office operates as fast as you can. For accurate and high quality transcription one is required to undertake some study and practice. Nowadays there are numerous courses available online, at home or school. Most companies provide some basic training before appointing a transcriptionist on their panel as legal transcription has several technical words that they must be aware of. Legal Transcription work gives an opportunity for expanding roles in career path by continuing education, experiences and acceptance of responsibility. Technically, one is exposed to various software and research methodology and internet. In the process build your own Cyber Library or Cybrary which will help you in Legal Transcription. .
The most important aspect of this work is that you can work from home and have flexible working hours. If you have an average keyboard skill and can retain what you learn, then you surely stand a chance for this job. This is the golden goose. The earnings can range anywhere from $15 to 25 per hour. As the experience and proficiency increases, the income also increases.