Top Benefits
About the role
(In Office, Toronto)
We are currently looking to hire several long term full-time legal transcription typists. This position is in office with both part-time and full-time opportunities. This job involves both standard transcription work as well as performing quality assurance audio reviews of completed transcripts.
Responsibilities
Typing verbatim transcripts of pre-recorded audio and video legal proceedings.
Learning and following client house rules (i.e. client-specific preferences in formatting, spelling, capitalization, and editing conventions)
Holding all third-party (client) information in the strictest confidentiality
Reviewing completed work to identify potential areas of self-improvement
Requirements
Strong English grammar and comprehension
Eligible candidates are required to have lived in Canada for the last 5 years
Ability to understand global accents
Minimum 80 Words per Minute typing speed
Computer literacy with strong MS Word skills
It is highly recommended to use a PC for this job rather than a Mac since troubleshooting is more difficult.
Ability to understand at least one or more of the following accents in the English language is required:
West African (including Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia, Mali)
East African (including Sudan, South Sudan, Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Djibouti, Somalia)
South Asian accents (including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan)
East Asian accents (including China, Korea, Japan, Thailand, Indonesia)
Middle Eastern accents (including Iran, Iraq, Turkey)
Eastern Bloc European accents (including Russia, Romania, Georgia)
Latin American accents (including Mexico, Chile, Brazil, Venezuela)
French accents (including Quebec, France, Congo, Cameroon)
Strong command of a second language beyond English is preferred
Previous transcription experience is not a requirement, we will train successful candidates.
At least 18 years of age due to violent and graphic content.
Current RCMP criminal background check Level 1 upon hiring.
Part-time staff must work a minimum of 30 hours.
Please Note: Content being processed contains graphic details of sexual and physical violence. Successful candidates need to be comfortable with this content. The interview process will screen for ability to handle such content.
Work Location & Hours
Office near Fairview Mall, about a 15-minute walk from the Don Mills subway station.
Open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, with day shifts.
Open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday, with day shifts.
Compensation
Starts at $18/hour, and can go up to $21/hour depending on performance
If you have 5 years or more of verifiable transcription experience, your base hourly rate will begin at $21/hr
Three month probation
Vacation as per ESA standards, and is paid out on each pay cheque
Full health benefits are provided, including pharma, dental, eye, chiro, physio, etc., after three months of probation, for all staff working at least 37.5 hours per week.
About eDecree
eDecree is a Toronto-based transcription company that specializes in high-security, high-quality, and high-volume transcripts, while meeting our clients’ customized transcription needs. We have processed work with multiple levels of complexity, ranging from simple templated letters and reports to large roundtable regulatory proceedings and multi-day court trials.
Top Benefits
About the role
(In Office, Toronto)
We are currently looking to hire several long term full-time legal transcription typists. This position is in office with both part-time and full-time opportunities. This job involves both standard transcription work as well as performing quality assurance audio reviews of completed transcripts.
Responsibilities
Typing verbatim transcripts of pre-recorded audio and video legal proceedings.
Learning and following client house rules (i.e. client-specific preferences in formatting, spelling, capitalization, and editing conventions)
Holding all third-party (client) information in the strictest confidentiality
Reviewing completed work to identify potential areas of self-improvement
Requirements
Strong English grammar and comprehension
Eligible candidates are required to have lived in Canada for the last 5 years
Ability to understand global accents
Minimum 80 Words per Minute typing speed
Computer literacy with strong MS Word skills
It is highly recommended to use a PC for this job rather than a Mac since troubleshooting is more difficult.
Ability to understand at least one or more of the following accents in the English language is required:
West African (including Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia, Mali)
East African (including Sudan, South Sudan, Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Djibouti, Somalia)
South Asian accents (including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan)
East Asian accents (including China, Korea, Japan, Thailand, Indonesia)
Middle Eastern accents (including Iran, Iraq, Turkey)
Eastern Bloc European accents (including Russia, Romania, Georgia)
Latin American accents (including Mexico, Chile, Brazil, Venezuela)
French accents (including Quebec, France, Congo, Cameroon)
Strong command of a second language beyond English is preferred
Previous transcription experience is not a requirement, we will train successful candidates.
At least 18 years of age due to violent and graphic content.
Current RCMP criminal background check Level 1 upon hiring.
Part-time staff must work a minimum of 30 hours.
Please Note: Content being processed contains graphic details of sexual and physical violence. Successful candidates need to be comfortable with this content. The interview process will screen for ability to handle such content.
Work Location & Hours
Office near Fairview Mall, about a 15-minute walk from the Don Mills subway station.
Open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, with day shifts.
Open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday, with day shifts.
Compensation
Starts at $18/hour, and can go up to $21/hour depending on performance
If you have 5 years or more of verifiable transcription experience, your base hourly rate will begin at $21/hr
Three month probation
Vacation as per ESA standards, and is paid out on each pay cheque
Full health benefits are provided, including pharma, dental, eye, chiro, physio, etc., after three months of probation, for all staff working at least 37.5 hours per week.
About eDecree
eDecree is a Toronto-based transcription company that specializes in high-security, high-quality, and high-volume transcripts, while meeting our clients’ customized transcription needs. We have processed work with multiple levels of complexity, ranging from simple templated letters and reports to large roundtable regulatory proceedings and multi-day court trials.