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Join Southern Reporting as a Scopist/Editor and enjoy the freedom of a fully remote job. You'll review legal transcripts and ensure accuracy, helping clients while maintaining a flexible schedule. Benefit from competitive pay, a supportive team, and great perks like 401(k) matching and paid time off.
Full job description
**Job Summary**
As a Scopist/Proofer, you will review transcripts of legal proceedings while referencing audio and/or video recordings to ensure accuracy, consistency, formatting, spelling, and punctuation. This is a full\-time, remote position requiring strong attention to detail, excellent grammar skills, and the ability to meet strict deadlines.
**Schedule**
* Full\-time, 40 hours per week
* Core business hours requirement: Employees must be available Monday–Friday for a set block of time (typically 10:00 a.m. EDT to 2:00 EDT p.m.) to support team collaboration and client needs
* Remaining hours are flexible and may be completed outside of core hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
* Flexibility is required; occasional early start times, late evenings, weekends, and overtime may be necessary to meet client deadlines
**Responsibilities**
* Edit and proofread legal transcripts using audio and/or video recordings
* Ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with formatting and style standards
* Meet production deadlines while working independently
* Continuously enhance skills through training and self\-directed research
* Complete additional projects as assigned
* Uphold company core values: Quality, Integrity, Professionalism, Gratitude, and Ownership
**Qualifications**
* Prior experience as a legal transcriptionist, scopist, editor, and proofer
* Strong background of English grammar, editing, and proofreading
* Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
* Self\-motivated, deadline\-driven, and able to work independently
* Advanced computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Word; experience with AutoScript is a plus (training available)
* Ability to quickly learn new software and troubleshoot basic technical issues
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills
* Strong work ethic with a commitment to quality and customer service
* Ability to make quick decisions and solve problems effectively
* Ability to pass a background check and sign a confidentiality agreement
**Requirements**
* Reliable high\-speed internet connection
* Minimum 1 year of scoping/proofing experience required
**Benefits**
* Fully remote position: no commute or travel
* Opportunities for advancement
* 401(k) with employer matching
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
**Work Location:** Remote
Pay: $17\.00 \- $21\.00 per hour
Benefits:
* 401(k) matching
* Flexible schedule
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Parental leave
Work Location: Remote
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