Digital Scopist - Legal Transcript Editor / Digital Court Reporter

MGM Trial Services, Inc.

Columbia, MD, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Full Time

Job Description

About the Role

MGM Reporting, a division of MGM Trial Services, is seeking an individual who can perform the dual role of a digital court reporter and scopist / legal transcript editor. This hybrid role is ideal for someone with an exceptional command of grammar, punctuation, and professional communication, who is eager to learn the technical and professional responsibilities of conducting depositions and ensuring the integrity of the legal record.

While your day-to-day work will center on editing and finalizing deposition transcripts captured through automatic speech recognition (ASR), you will cross-train as a digital court reporter, administering oaths, handling exhibits, and overseeing the clarity and accuracy of the official record through the operation of industry-standard A/V equipment and ASR software.

What You’ll Do

Proofread legal transcripts for grammar, punctuation, spelling, and consistency
Listen to the proceeding's audio to ensure verbatim accuracy
Verify spellings for proper names and other technical details
Exercise critical judgment in resolving ambiguities
Ensure transcripts meet legal formatting requirements and company standards
Participate in remote and in-person depositions, administering oaths and ensuring clear, organized record capture
Operate A/V and AI transcription software during proceedings
Maintain professional, client-facing conduct in all interactions
Adhere to project deadlines while maintaining meticulous accuracy

What We’re Looking For

Mastery of English grammar and mechanics
Strong listening, comprehension, and research skills
Professional, affable demeanor for client-facing work
Detail-oriented, reliable, and able to meet deadlines
Comfort with new technology, readiness to learn A/V systems and ASR software
Ability to lift and transport equipment (approx. 30–50 lbs)

Required:

Eligibility to become a Maryland Notary

Preferred:

1+ years of legal transcription, scoping, court reporting, or related experience
2- or 4-year degree
Strong background in professional writing

Why Join MGM Reporting

MGM Trial Services has provided cutting-edge litigation support services to some of the premier law firms in the Mid-Atlantic for over 20 years. This full-time position is an opportunity to participate in one of our fastest-growing divisions. We view this role as a mutual investment, in which you are given the resources to grow with us—to become an asset to our tight-knit team.

We want to cultivate the editorial precision, professional judgment, and communication skills that you already possess. We’ll provide comprehensive training for the rest. If you take pride in producing accurate, polished transcripts and want to evolve into a role that bridges transcription and live deposition work, this is an exciting opportunity to develop both skill sets in a supportive, flexible environment.

Company DescriptionMGM Trial Services has provided cutting-edge litigation support services to some of the premier law firms in the Mid-Atlantic for over 20 years. This full-time position is an opportunity to participate in one of our fastest-growing divisions. We view this role as a mutual investment, in which you are given the resources to grow with us—to become an asset to our tight-knit team.