Job Title:
Home-Based Transcriber (UK) - Self-Employed Opportunity with Epiq
Business Unit:
UK Court Reporting
Days:
Variable, within agreed deadlines
Hours:
Flexible, within agreed deadlines
Location:
UK
Role Overview
Epiq is a global leader in legal services, delivering innovative solutions to clients worldwide. We are currently seeking Home-Based Transcribers located in the UK to join our team on a self-employed basis.
As a Home-Based Transcriber, you will be responsible for producing accurate, high-quality verbatim transcripts from audio and video recordings in accordance with Epiq Style Guidelines and client deadlines.
If you are a fast, accurate typist with excellent English language skills, strong attention to detail, and experience in areas such as police work, criminal investigations, PACE (Police and Criminal Evidence Act) Interviews Under Caution, legal multi-speaker transcription, or fully verbatim transcription from video recordings who enjoys variety and flexibility, then this role is perfect for you.
All shortlisted candidates will complete Epiq’s online English and typing assessments. Successful candidates will be invited to an interview, and upon onboarding, you will receive comprehensive training prior to offering transcription services.
Please note this is a home-based, self-employed role.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce high quality, accurate transcripts from multi-speaker audio or video recordings in accordance with client style guidelines and delivery deadlines
- Proofread and check all work for spelling, grammar, style and formatting before submission
- Undertake cross-training on various transcription contracts as required
- Use audio playback platforms such as FTR
- Maintain clear communication with the Transcription Operations Manager/Team Leader and other transcribers
- Implement feedback promptly to ensure quality and timeliness.
- Complete annual Information Security and Compliance training
- Adhere to Epiq’s Code of Conduct, policies and remote work safety practices
Qualifications & Competencies
- Educated to minimum A level or equivalent standard
- Excellent English language & audio transcription skills
- High accuracy and attention to detail
- Copy typing speed minimum 60 wpm
- Audio typing speed minimum 30 wpm
- Computer literacy and familiarity with Microsoft Office
- Flexibility and responsiveness
- Ability to manage workload and meet assignment deadlines
- Strong general knowledge and interest in the law
- Confidentiality and discretion at all times - ability to handle challenging and potentially distressing material
- Experience with multiple-speaker audio transcription and legal content would be desirable
Technical Requirements
- Fast broadband internet connection
- Good quality headphones and an Infinity foot pedal
- Epiq will provide a secure laptop and transcription software for audio/video playback
Security Clearance
Due to the nature of this work, successful applicants must obtain SC-level national security clearance. Epiq will assist with the application process at no cost. For details, visit:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels#security-check-sc
Rewards & Benefits
- Competitive pay rates
- Work from home with flexible hours
- Full training provided
Applications
If you are interested in this role and have the skills and key competencies required, please email your CV and a cover letter detailing your suitability to IConboarding@epiqglobal.com.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Please note that due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Epiq is an equal opportunities employer
It is Epiq’s policy to comply with all applicable equal employment opportunity laws by making all employment decisions without unlawful regard or consideration of any individual’s race, religion, ethnicity, colour, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expressions, transgender status, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, marital status, age, national origin, genetic information, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, veteran or family status or any other basis protected by applicable national, federal, state, provincial or local law. Epiq’s policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on any of these impermissible bases, as well as any bases or grounds protected by applicable law in each jurisdiction. In addition, Epiq will take affirmative action for minorities, women, covered veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. Epiq is pleased to provide such assistance and no applicant will be penalised as a result of such a request. Pursuant to relevant law, where applicable, Epiq will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.