English Stenographer (225-827)

As an English Stenographer, you will be an integral part of ensuring accurate and timely documentation of verbal communications within various settings, including meetings, legal proceedings, and other company activities. Your primary role will involve transcribing spoken words into written text swiftly and accurately. This position requires a keen ear, fast typing skills, and an excellent command of the English language. You will be responsible for producing comprehensive, precise, and grammatically correct transcripts, making your role crucial in maintaining detailed records and facilitating efficient communication. An English Stenographer must be organized, attentive, and able to work under tight deadlines while maintaining a high degree of accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe spoken words into written documents with high accuracy and speed.
• Attend meetings and legal proceedings to capture audio for transcription services.
• Edit and proofread transcripts to ensure grammatical and contextual correctness.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive and private information transcribed in documents.
• Collaborate with team members and departments to ensure consistent documentation quality.
• Prepare transcripts in various formats as required by stakeholders and clients.
• Utilize stenography equipment and software for efficient transcription processing.
• Manage and organize transcription files for easy retrieval and reference.
• Stay updated with industry standards and best practices in stenography and transcription.
• Assist in training junior stenographers or interns, if necessary, by sharing expertise.
• Communicate any issues or delays in transcription to supervisors or clients promptly.
• Respond promptly to requests for transcripts and additional documentation when needed.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a stenographer or in a similar transcription role.
• Excellent listening skills and ability to comprehend spoken English quickly.
• High proficiency in English grammar, vocabulary, and spelling is essential.
• Strong typing skills with a minimum speed of 70 words per minute.
• Familiarity with stenography machines and related transcription software tools.
• Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in transcripts produced.
• Capability to handle confidential and sensitive information discreetly.