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Legal Transcriber

Escribers·about 13 hours ago

📝 Contract📈 Mid Level🇺🇸 USA📅 Aug 26, 2026
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About eScribers

Established in 2005 by court reporting professionals, eScribers has grown to become the leader in reporting and transcription services for courts and government agencies across the US and UK & Ireland.
Our company is private equity backed and growing rapidly worldwide, leading the court reporting market in technology innovations and client services. With customers across the US, UK & Ireland, we currently hold offices in Phoenix, Virginia, Maryland, London, Dublin and Israel.

At eScribers we value professionalism, innovative thinking, and collaboration and this is what guides us in all aspects of our day-to-day operations.

Come be a part of our growth by joining our outstanding team of professionals!

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Legal Transcriber

Remote | Independent Contractor | Federal Contract

eScribers is seeking 30 experienced legal transcribers to support a federal contract. This is a remote, independent contractor opportunity for reliable professionals with strong transcription, grammar, punctuation, and listening skills.

Required Qualifications

To be considered, applicants must:

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    Be a U.S. citizen residing in the United States.

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    Possess a REAL ID or current, valid U.S. passport.

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    Be willing to undergo a Public Trust background investigation.

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    Have a Windows-based computer running Windows 10 or later.

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    Have an active, current version of Microsoft Word.

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    Have at least two years of transcription experience.

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    Type at a minimum of 55 words per minute.

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    Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.

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    Demonstrate excellent grammar and punctuation skills.

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    Have exceptional listening and comprehension skills.

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    Commit to transcribing at least 200 audio minutes per week.

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    Maintain consistent access to a reliable, high-speed internet connection.

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    Have a compatible USB foot pedal, such as the Infinity IN-USB-2 or IN-USB-3.

Compensation and Contractor Details

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    Transcribers are paid by the page at competitive rates.

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    This position is classified as an independent contractor opportunity.

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    Contractors are paid weekly by direct deposit after submitting timely invoices.

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    Additional bonus opportunities may be available.

Apply Today

If you meet the requirements above and are interested in supporting federal legal transcription work, we encourage you to apply. Please be prepared to provide information about your transcription experience, typing speed, equipment, and availability.

Market context

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What Mid Level Legal roles in Americas pay

25th
$67k
Median
$98k
75th
$152k

Based on 770 comparable postings with disclosed salaries, last 12 months.

How Escribers is hiring

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2 roles
Total tracked
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Hiring across
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Tracked since January 2023.

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