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PETER DERRICK

Chicago,IL

Summary

LEGAL PROFESSIONAL AUDIO/VIDEO TRANSCRIPTIONIST-REMOTE PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY High-performing typist with substantial experience in creating, editing and formatting documents. Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Docs with typing speed beyond average. Strong verbal and written communication skills and excels under tight deadlines.

Skilled at accurately transcribing audio files into written documents. Works with variety of audio sources utilizing modern transcription software to complete on-time assignments. Expertly manages time and simultaneous projects.

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Work History

Legal Transcriptionist

Daily Transcription
  • Transcribing Legal Proceedings: Your primary responsibility will be transcribing various legal proceedings, such as court hearings, depositions, conferences, and consultations
  • Reviewed completed reports for proper formatting, grammar, and sentence structure.
  • This involves listening to audio recordings and accurately converting them into written transcripts
  • Understanding Legal Terminology and Procedures: You will need to have a deep understanding of legal terminology, procedures, and protocols
  • This knowledge will allow you to accurately transcribe complex legal concepts and ensure the integrity of the transcripts
  • Maintaining Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Precision and meticulous attention to detail are essential in producing accurate transcripts
  • Your role will involve accurately capturing spoken words, including legal jargon, nuances, and specific instructions, while maintaining consistency in formatting, grammar, and punctuation
  • Adapting to Various Audio Quality and Accents: As a legal transcriber, you will encounter different audio qualities and accents in the recordings
  • Your ability to adapt to these variations and still produce high-quality transcripts is crucial
  • Ensuring Confidentiality: Confidentiality is paramount in the legal profession
  • You will be expected to handle sensitive information with the utmost discretion and maintain strict confidentiality throughout the transcription process
  • Meeting Deadlines: Timeliness is important in legal transcription
  • You will be responsible for meeting deadlines and delivering completed transcripts within the specified time-frame
  • Quality Assurance: Conducting self-reviews and quality checks on your own work to ensure accuracy and adherence to transcription guidelines and client specifications
  • Communication and Collaboration: Effectively communicating with supervisors, editors, or clients regarding any clarifications or additional information needed for transcription projects
  • Collaborating with team members to share knowledge and ensure consistent transcription practices
  • Legal Transcriber/Recorder - eScribers
  • Transcribing Legal Proceedings: Your primary responsibility will be transcribing various legal proceedings, such as court hearings, depositions, arbitrations, and meetings
  • This involves listening to audio recordings and accurately converting them into written transcripts
  • Recording Legal Proceedings: In addition to transcription, you may also be involved in recording legal proceedings
  • This entails operating audio recording equipment to capture clear and high-quality audio of the proceedings
  • Familiarity with Legal Terminology and Procedures: It is essential to have a strong understanding of legal terminology, procedures, and protocols
  • This knowledge will enable you to accurately transcribe or record complex legal concepts and ensure consistency in the transcripts
  • Maintaining Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Precision and attention to detail are crucial in producing accurate transcripts or recordings
  • You will need to capture spoken words with precision, including legal jargon, nuances, and specific instructions, while maintaining consistency in formatting, grammar, and punctuation
  • Adapting to Various Audio Quality and Accents: eScribers deals with a wide range of audio recordings that may vary in quality and include different accents
  • Your ability to adapt to these variations and still produce high-quality and clear transcripts or recordings is essential
  • Upholding Confidentiality: As a Legal Transcriber/Recorder, you will handle confidential and sensitive information
  • It is vital to maintain strict confidentiality, adhere to privacy regulations, and uphold ethical standards throughout the transcription or recording process
  • Meeting Deadlines: Timeliness is crucial in legal transcription and recording
  • You will be responsible for meeting deadlines and delivering completed transcripts or recordings within the specified time-frame
  • Quality Assurance: Conducting self-reviews and quality checks on your work to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to eScribers' transcription guidelines or recording protocols
  • Communication and Collaboration: Effectively communicating with supervisors, editors, or clients to clarify any uncertainties, provide updates on transcription progress, or address any issues related to the transcription or recording projects
  • Collaborating with team members to share knowledge, resolve challenges, and maintain consistent transcription or recording practices.

Legal Administrative Assistant

  • LEGAL/AUDIO/VIDEOFILE TRANSCRIBER - Transcription Outsourcing, LLC
  • Transcribe audio and video files into written documents
  • This includes legal documents, court proceedings, depositions, interviews
  • Proofreading and editing transcripts ensure accuracy and completeness
  • Meeting Deadlines: Timeliness is of utmost importance in transcription industry
  • It is vital to maintain strict confidentiality, adhere to privacy regulations, and uphold ethical standards when handling client files and information
  • Digital Court Reporter - Veterans Reporting, Inc
  • Utilize technology to record legal proceedings in accordance with established guidelines, rules, and procedures
  • Administer web conference sessions and facilitate group meetings
  • Transport, set up, and operate computer audio equipment
  • Communicate with clients and multiple parties in professional setting
  • Prepare audio files, exhibits, and documents for subsequent transcription.

Legal Transcriptionist

  • Regal Legal Court Reporting
  • Type/prepare legal documents;
  • Proofread legal documents and identify inaccuracies or omissions;
  • File legal documents with the appropriate courts and agencies;
  • Meet deadlines while managing multiple interruptions;
  • Mail, fax, or otherwise arrange for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials;
  • Receive and place telephone calls; schedule and make appointments;
  • Print, photocopy and bind correspondence, documents, and other printed material;
  • Organize and maintain documents and case files;
  • Respond to unanticipated, urgent production requirements arising at anytime, particularly when such production is required prior to the close of business;
  • Assist and cooperate with other staff in the performance of above-listed duties;
  • Handle sensitive information and situations with the highest level of confidentiality and discretion
  • Courses
  • Associate's Degree, Court Reporting/Court

Paralegal

Studies, National College
  • PARALEGAL
  • Skills & Expertise
  • Legal Writing
  • Legal Drafting
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Transcription
  • Courts/Trials/Hearings/Depositions
  • Audio/Video Transcription
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Exceptional proofreading skills

Education

High School Diploma -

West Delaware High School
Manchester, IA

Associate of Science - Paralegal Studies

Delaware Technical And Community College
Newark, DE

Skills

  • Legal Projects
  • Transmit Files
  • Excellent Grammar Knowledge
  • Legal Documentation
  • Draft Editing
  • Project Management
  • Strong Listening Talents
  • Confidential Records Management
  • Dictation and Transcription
  • Document Quality
  • Proper Punctuation
  • Clerical Support
  • Time Management
  • Legal Proceedings

Timeline

Legal Transcriptionist

Daily Transcription

Legal Administrative Assistant

Legal Transcriptionist

Paralegal

Studies, National College

High School Diploma -

West Delaware High School

Associate of Science - Paralegal Studies

Delaware Technical And Community College
PETER DERRICK