Transcriptionist, Kaipatopato kōrero
Also known as
- Court reporter, stenographer, legal transcriber, transcriber, shorthand reporter, court transcriber, braille transcriber
Transcriptionists record and write transcripts of court hearings and trials. They may create subtitles of live or recorded audio-visual media for Deaf people or for broadcasting.
Your pay could be
$24
Lower
$29 to $39
Most common
$52
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
0-1 year
Transcriptionists
- usually work regular business hours but may work shifts
- usually work in offices or courts
- need to be accurate, methodical and communicate well
Tasks
- record information from legal proceedings
- proofread documents, records, or other files to ensure accuracy
- enter information into databases or software programs
- provide information to the general public
- process forensic or legal evidence in accordance with procedures
- maintain the order of legal documents
- file documents or records
- prepare legal documents
- type documents
- verify accuracy of records
Organised
Enterprising
Social
Interests that fit this job
Interest quiz,
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Do the quizYou usually learn on the job to become a transcriptionist and a qualification or experience may be useful.
You need
- good typing speed and accuracy
You may need
- a New Zealand Certificate in Medical Transcription and Editing (Level 4)
- experience in similar work
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job, but Level 2 may be useful.
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