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Allegis Transcription

Remote Transcriptionist

New York, NY · Remote

$20 - $50/hr

Allegis/Veritext Legal Solutions is the nation's leader in deposition and litigation support with a sustained and growing workstream in our Legal Transcription division. We are looking for top-level ...

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As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for deposition transcription in the United States is $22.63, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $25.00 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is deposition transcription?

A Deposition Transcription job involves converting spoken testimony from legal depositions into accurate, written transcripts. Transcribers listen to recordings or live proceedings and ensure that every word is documented verbatim. This role requires excellent typing skills, attention to detail, and knowledge of legal terminology. The transcripts are used by attorneys, courts, and legal professionals for case preparation and official records.

What does a deposition transcriptionist do?

Deposition transcriptionists are primarily responsible for listening to recorded depositions and accurately transcribing every spoken word into a written document, ensuring the records are verbatim and free from error. On a daily basis, you'll work with digital audio files, use specialized transcription software, and often format the final transcript to meet specific court or law firm standards. You'll also review and proofread your work for accuracy and may interact with legal professionals to clarify unclear audio or confirm proper terminology. This role is typically independent but may involve coordination with attorneys, paralegals, and court reporters, depending on the employer's workflow.

What skills and qualifications are needed for deposition transcription?

To thrive in Deposition Transcription, you need exceptional listening skills, fast and accurate typing abilities, and a thorough understanding of legal terminology, often supported by relevant experience or certification in legal transcription. Familiarity with transcription software, foot pedals, and digital audio equipment is commonly required. Attention to detail, confidentiality, and effective time management are crucial soft skills for this position. These competencies are essential for delivering precise, legally compliant records under strict deadlines in a highly sensitive professional environment.

How to become a deposition transcriptionist?

To become a deposition transcriptionist, you typically need strong typing skills, excellent listening abilities, and proficiency with transcription software and tools. Many employers prefer candidates with a high school diploma or equivalent, and some may require certification or training in legal transcription. Gaining experience through practice or internships can also improve job prospects in this field.
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Infographic showing various Deposition Transcription job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 2% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $47,067 per year, or $22.6 per hour.

Remote Transcriptionist

Allegis Transcription

New York, NY • Remote

$20 - $50/hr

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Posted 3 days ago

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Job description

Allegis/Veritext Legal Solutions is the nation’s leader in deposition and litigation support with a sustained and growing workstream in our Legal Transcription division. We are looking for top-level legal transcriptionists who are interested in highly impactful work with depositions, hearings, and other proceedings.

What Sets Us Apart

  • We believe that continuity of transcript ownership is important to obtaining the highest quality, and because of this, we do not fragment jobs into segments to be puzzled back together with a blanket certification – we assign whole jobs.
  • We believe in providing a potential livelihood to those interested in one and offer individual whole-job assignments directly to our partners versus posting a list that most rewards those who can grab it first.
  • Our annual double-digit growth is fueled by multiple inputs – new clients, more jobs per client, and record adoption rates of digital reporting work
  • We offer above-market pay rates, including a 30% increase in pay rates for individuals with the AAERT's CET certification.

Requirements:

  • Typing speed of at least 65 wpm
  • All contractors must be physically present in the continental United States, anywhere within the 50 states
  • Grammar, spelling, and punctuation knowledge of the English language
  • Availability to meet production minimums

Job Type: 1099 contract

Benefits:

  • Flexible schedule
  • Work from home

Work Location: Remote

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Company Description

At Allegis Transcription, we believe in fair and accurate outcomes. Our work is focused in the insurance and legal industries where our commitment to high quality really makes an impact. From insurance claims to legal hearings, since 1996 our transcription team has delivered the unparalleled product our customers trust for the just conclusions of their work.

Allegis offers our team of independent contract transcriptionists 24/7 access to work, a robust community network, ongoing feedback and support, and competitive pay rates. In exchange for this, Allegis requires a 100-page weekly minimum and the ability to consistently meet quality assurance standards.

The Allegis home team works to build, engage and support this great team of independent contractors.

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