Understanding Pricing in Court Transcription Services

Understanding Pricing in Court Transcription Services

Audio and video recordings have grown to play a pivotal role in capturing legal proceedings, such as hearings and trials, within courtrooms around the country. But a shortage of courtroom reporters means it’s sometimes up to you to create a certified transcript from...
How to Become a Transcriptionist in 2023

How to Become a Transcriptionist in 2023

Transcription has become popular among those who want flexible schedules and remote work. You can choose your own hours and workload, and typing provides an easy way to supplement income part-time (or even full-time). Demand for transcriptionists continues to grow as...
How Do I Get My Court Transcripts?

How Do I Get My Court Transcripts?

If you were in a court proceeding, like a hearing or deposition, you might need the court transcripts (the record of what was said). But first things first: Transcription companies (like this one), don’t actually have access to your court transcripts.  To obtain your...
Why Dictate When You Can Type?

Why Dictate When You Can Type?

Fewer people dictate these days. This is because many of us are pretty good typists, having grown up with computers and other devices.  But here’s a little-known fact: You can actually talk faster than you can type. Even with the fastest phalanges, your speech will...
5 Legal Trends for Lawyers Going into 2022

5 Legal Trends for Lawyers Going into 2022

The pandemic has drastically changed the legal industry. In a relatively short amount of time, a mass-scale adoption of technology continues to shift the expectations of clients and lawyers alike. Using data from Clio’s 2021 Legal Trends Report, here are some of the...
E-Typist’s Favorite Legal Podcasts for 2021

E-Typist’s Favorite Legal Podcasts for 2021

Legal podcasts have grown to inform and engage lawyers and non-lawyers alike. Listen for insight, advice or simply entertainment, there are literally hundreds of options to choose from.   While no list is complete, here are E-Typist’s top 7 legal podcasts of...
Why E-Typist Doesn’t Charge Extra Fees

Why E-Typist Doesn’t Charge Extra Fees

Here’s a little insider information about the transcription industry: The rate advertised by most companies is not the rate you’ll actually pay for your transcribed documents. The reason? It usually comes down to fees.  How Transcription Pricing Works   Transcription...