Are you constantly working yet still struggling to meet deadlines?
Allow me to scope some sanity back into your life.
Listed below are some skills that I find essential in my daily duties as a scopist. Click on any of them for more information about how I use them to add value to the work that I complete.
By listening to the full audio on each and every job that I complete, I am able to ensure that my clients are receiving the most accurate transcript possible.
If requested, I am happy to add in exhibit descriptions and include the formatting for auto-indexing as I scope through the job. Honestly, unless a client does not want this done, I don't understand why a scopist would not do this.
Any good scopist will know the difference between E-defines, K-defines, J-defines, and D-defines. However, I feel strongly that my job as a scopist is to use them all, making the job for both my client and myself as efficient as possible.
I feel that names and places should be verified and researched nine times out of ten. Some would disagree, but I feel strongly that even when not provided with a spelling sheet, names should be verifiable the vast majority of the time, and scopists should make every reasonable effort to verify any questionable spellings or words before flagging the transcript. This includes goign and checking exhibits whenever they are provided.
I'm familiar with the AP stylebook, Margie's view on how things should be punctuated, and was trained with Morson's. I adapt to my client's preferences by following the preference sheet that I ask all new clients to fill out.
I have experience working on daily copy trials including numerous mesothelioma and tobacco cases as well as highly technical medical patent lawsuits and trials involving international banking. Whatever it is, I can promise that I'm willing to learn everything neessary to complete the job accurately and in a timely manner.
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