Legal Transcriptionist Editor (OPS/SW 3)

Summary

Under the direction of the Registrar, the Legal Transcriptionist Editor, will be responsible for reviewing and editing transcriptions generated by Digital Court Reporters. The role is crucial in ensuring the accuracy, clarity and completeness of Court proceedings recorded in digital format. The incumbent will work closely with a team of Court Reporters, legal Transcriptionist, and ICT personnel to deliver high-quality, error-free transcripts for legal/Court purposes. 💰$3,501,526 – $4,709,163 JMD per annum

Responsibilities

• • Reviews digital transcripts of Court proceedings for accuracy, grammar, punctuation, spelling and formatting errors. Ensures the content is complete and complies with relevant legal requirements and guidelines thoroughly;
• • Corrects and annotates any errors, inconsistencies, or missing information in the transcript using appropriate editing techniques. Pays close attention to technical terms, proper names, and legal terminology;
• • Adheres to established quality control processes to maintain high-quality standards. Verifies accuracy and integrity of recorded content, making necessary corrections or seeking clarifications, as needed;
• • Collaborates with digital court reporters, proofreaders, and other team members to address any concerns, share feedback, and resolve issues related to the transcript quality or content;
• • Conducts research, as required, to validate facts, case citations, legal terminology, and other relevant information within the transcripts. Cross-reference information to ensure accuracy and completeness;
• • Handles sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion and maintain confidentiality of all legal proceedings and related materials;
• • Keeps abreast of changes in legal procedures, terminology and regulations, to ensure accurate and up-to-date editing of Court transcripts;
• • Manages workload, prioritizes tasks and meets deadlines in a fast-paced environment with multiple transcription projects efficiently;
• • Provides transcripts to the Court, Court Users, and other parties, in accordance with established policies, and any relevant statute or rules of the Court;
• • Makes annotations in Court using Digital Recording Software;
• • Performs any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Required Skills

• • Knowledge of legal document formats, legal processes and procedures, and legal and/or medical terminology
• • Considerable knowledge of English Language Usage, including but not limited to grammar, punctuation and spelling
• • Considerable knowledge of hardware and software, which may include networks, word processing and database software
• • The ability to use electronic recording equipment and software
• • The ability to listen and concentrate for extended periods of time and work under pressure during intense Court proceedings
• • The ability to prioritize and organize workload to meet transcript production guidelines
• • The ability to use reference materials to research citations terminology or quotations that may have been submitted, cited or utilized in Court
• • Ability to work in teams
• • Keen eye for details
• • Good time management skills
• • Good organizational and planning skills
• • Ability to use own initiative
• • Ability to exercise a high level of integrity and confidentiality

Qualifications

• • Bachelor's Degree in English, Journalism, Legal Studies, or a related field;
• • Previous experience as a Court Reporter, Legal Transcriptionist or in a similar editing role is highly preferred.
OR
• • Diploma/Associate Degree in English, Journalism, Legal Studies or a related field.
• • Previous experience as a Court Reporter, Legal Transcriptionist or in a similar editing role is highly preferred;
• • Three (3) year’s working experience in a related environment

Additional Information and Instructions

Applications accompanied by Résumés should be submitted no later than Thursday, 13th February, 2025 to: Senior Human Resource Officer Human Resource Department Supreme Court Kings Street Kingston 📧 Email: hrd@jamaicajudiciary.gov.jm ℹ️ Subject Line: Legal Transcriptionist Editor (OPS/SW 3) 🔑 Important Notes: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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