UK Home-Based Transcriber

UK Home-Based Transcriber

Job Title: UK Home-Based Transcriber

Date: 2026-09-19

Location: Chesterfield, Derbyshire, GB, S40 1

Application Deadline: 2026-10-20

Business Unit: UK Court Reporting

Days: Variable, within agreed deadlines

Hours: Flexible, within agreed deadlines

Location: UK

Summary

A great opportunity has arisen for the recruitment of UK Home-Based Transcribers to work on a self-employed basis for Epiq, a global leader in the Legal Services industry. You will be responsible for the accurate and timely production of high quality, verbatim transcripts from audio files in accordance with Epiq Style Guidelines and client-driven delivery deadlines. There is a wide range of legal work available including court proceedings, witness evidence, sentencing remarks, and judgments for a variety of contractual clients such as the Scottish Courts Service, Crown, Civil and Family Courts, Tribunals, High Court, and Court of Appeal.

If you are a fast, accurate typist with experience in legal multi-speaker audio transcription, excellent English language skills, and high attention to detail who enjoys variety and flexibility, then you are the perfect fit for this role. This opportunity allows cross-training on several transcription contracts as directed by the business's demands and provides services to a well-established and successful global organization.

You will need to be computer literate with access to a PC/laptop where Microsoft's Bitlocker encryption software can be installed, a fast broadband internet connection, Microsoft Word, good quality headphones, an Infinity foot pedal, and multi-speaker transcription software to play audio files.

All candidates will undertake the Epiq online English assessment and typing tests. Upon successful completion, full training in court transcription styles will be provided prior to offering services. Please note this is a self-employed role.

Personal Profile

• Educated to minimum A level or equivalent standard


• Experience of transcribing multi-speaker audio files


• Relevant police, legal, or court work experience


• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Word and ability to learn new transcription software


• Professional service ethic


• Interest in law and current affairs


• Ability to achieve basic DBS/Disclosure Scotland clearance as required

Key Skills & Competencies

• Excellent English language skills - grammar, spelling, and punctuation


• High accuracy and attention to detail


• Copy typing at a minimum speed of 60 wpm


• Audio typing at a minimum speed of 30 wpm


• Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines


• Self-motivated and self-disciplined


• Flexible and adaptable


• Effective problem-solving skills


• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion


• Handling challenging material

Rewards

• A competitive rate of pay


• Work from home flexibility


• Opportunity to earn extra money at your convenience


• Full training provided

Applications

If you meet the personal profile and have the required skills and competencies, please email your CV and a cover letter detailing your suitability. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Epiq is an equal opportunities employer. It is Epiq's policy to comply with all applicable equal employment opportunity laws by making employment decisions without unlawful consideration of race, religion, ethnicity, and other protected attributes.

Assistance or accommodations during the application process are available upon request. No applicant will be penalized for such requests. Epiq considers qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records where applicable.

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Job Title:UK Home-Based Transcriber Business Unit: UK Court ReportingDays: Variable, within agreed deadlinesHours: Flexible, within agreed deadlines Location:UK Summary A great opportunity has arisen for the recruitment of UK Home-Based Transcribers to work on a self-employed basis for Epiq, a global leader in the Legal Services industry. You will be responsible for the accurate and timely production of high quality, verbatim transcripts from audio files in accordance with Epiq Style Guidelines and client-driven delivery deadlines. There is a wide range of legal work available including court proceedings, witness evidence, sentencing remarks and judgments for a variety of contractual clients such as the Scottish Courts Service, Crown, Civil and Family Courts, Tribunals, High Court and Court of Appeal. If you are a fast, accurate typist with experience in legal multi-speaker audio transcription, excellent English language skills and high attention to detail who enjoys variety and is
looking for flexibility, then you are the perfect fit for this role. This opportunity gives you the chance to undertake cross training on several transcription contracts as directed by the demands of the business and provide services to a well-established and successful global organisation. You will be computer literate with access to a PC/laptop where Microsoft's Bitlocker encryption software can be installed and have a fast broadband internet connection, Microsoft Word, good quality headphones, an Infinity foot pedal and multi-speaker transcription software to play audio files.All candidates will undertake the Epiq online English assessment and typing tests. On successful completion of these assessments, you will receive full training in court transcription styles prior to offering services. Please note this is a self-employed role.Personal Profile Educated to minimum A level or equivalent standardExperience of transcribing multi-speaker audio filesRelevant police, legal or court
work experienceExcellent working knowledge of Microsoft Word and ability to learn new transcription softwareProfessional service ethicInterest in the law and current affairsAbility to achieve basic DBS/Disclosure Scotland clearance as required Key Skills & Competencies Excellent English language skills - grammar, spelling and punctuationHigh degree of accuracy and attention to detailCopy typing at a minimum speed of 60 wpmAudio typing at a minimum speed of 30 wpmAbility to manage workload and meet assignment deadlinesSelf-motivated and self-disciplinedFlexible and adaptable in approachAbility to effectively problem-solveAbility to maintain confidentiality and discretion at all timesAbility to handle challenging material Rewards A competitive rate of pay Ability to work from home Flexibility - earn extra money when it suits youFull training provided Applications If you fit the personal profile to this role and have the skills and competencies required, please email
your CV and a cover letter detailing your suitability to . We thank all applicants for their interest. However, please note that due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Epiq is an equal opportunities employer It is Epiq's policy to comply with all applicable equal employment opportunity laws by making all employment decisions without unlawful regard or consideration of any individual's race, religion, ethnicity, colour, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expressions, transgender status, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, marital status, age, national origin, genetic information, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, veteran or family status or any other basis protected by applicable national, federal, state, provincial or local law. Epiq's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on any of these impermissible bases, as well as any bases or grounds protected by applicable
law in each jurisdiction. In addition, Epiq will take affirmative action for minorities, women, covered veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. Epiq is pleased to provide such assistance and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. Pursuant to relevant law, where applicable, Epiq will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.