SpeakWrite often hires legal transcribers.
You should have some transcription experience to qualify to
work with this company. And you need to live in the US or in Canada.
If you’re new at transcription, check out some of the many
companies I’m discussing here that hire people without experience.
Requirements to Get a Transcription Job from Home with
SpeakWrite:
- You
must be a US or Canadian Resident.
- You
must pass a typing test with a minimum speed of 60 words per minute with
90% accuracy.
- You
must be fluent in English and possess a strong working knowledge of
English grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- You
must be proficient in Microsoft Word, including advanced formatting
features.
- You
must clear Federal, State and Local background checks after successfully
completing the evaluation and testing. Background checks are at the
company’s expense.
- You
need a Windows Based PC, Microsoft Word 2007, Microsoft Internet Explorer,
Adobe Acrobat Reader, Windows Media Player, Sound card and earphones to
listen to the dictation, and an inkjet or laser printer.
- A foot
pedal is mandatory but the company may reimburse your purchase.
- See
their requirements at speakwrite.com
Requirements for General Transcription / General Typist
Jobs
- Must
have 1+ years of transcription OR word processing
experience in an office environment within the last five years. General
office, data entry and accounting experience are not sufficient.
- Experience
and good working knowledge in the creation of formal correspondence,
memos, reports, etc.
- Must
be able to type at least 60 words per minute with 90% or better accuracy.
- Have a
good working knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
- Be
proficient in Microsoft Word 2007/2010, including advanced formatting
features.
- Be
able to work independently.
Requirements for Legal Transcription
- Have a
minimum of 24 months of increasingly responsible transcription or word
processing experience in the legal field, within the last five years.
- Be
able to type at least 60 words per minute with 90% or better accuracy.
- Possess
excellent hearing skills.
- Have
specific experience in and a good working knowledge in the creation of
legal pleadings, agreements, court headings, interrogatories, deposition
summaries, formal correspondence, etc.
- Have a
good working knowledge of the proper format of legal citations.
- Have a
good working knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
- Be
proficient in Microsoft Word 2007/2010, including advanced formatting
features.
- Be
able to work independently.
Software Requirements:
- You
must have a PC with at least 1 GB of RAM running Windows 7, 8, or 8.1 (not
compatible with Windows 10) with the following software applications
installed (no MACs or tablets):
- Fully
Licensed Microsoft Word 2007 or newer (trial licensed versions are not
acceptable)
- Internet
Browser software – Microsoft Internet Explorer v8.0 or higher
- Adobe
Acrobat Reader version v8.0 or higher
- Windows
Media Player v10, 11 or 12
- Sound
cards and earphones to listen to the dictation.
- Printer
– (An inkjet or laser printer, properly set and cabled to work with your
computer.)
- Foot
Pedal – As a SpeakWrite typist you will need a foot pedal to operate the
playback of dictated material.
Evaluation process
See more information about their evaluation process at speakwrite.com
Pay
- $0.05-0.06 per
word. Their pay rate of ½ cent per word can generate $10-$12 per hour
for typical typists after a short period of working within their system.
- Fast
typists can earn $15 per hour for accurate transcripts with quick turnaround.
- They
mention $300+ average earnings per month and $3,000+ top monthly earners.
- Pays
twice per month through direct deposit.
- The
pay is average for the industry.
- They offer bonuses during periods of heavy client work.
My Comments
- People
seem to work for them for a long time and generally like it.
- Workers
report that they have plenty of work.
- Flexible
scheduling. You may accept and reject work.
- The
staff is nice and helpful. As with most companies, there can be
inconsistencies among proofreaders.
Visit SpeakWrite for more information and to apply for
general and legal transcription jobs
http://speakwrite.com/web/sw/employment/typist/typist-overview.aspx