Legal work
Legal transcription jobs
Several established companies hire remote legal transcriptionists on an independent contractor basis. Compensation is generally paid per audio minute or per word, meaning speed and accuracy directly determine your hourly earnings.
Pay rates & requirements by company
| Company | Pay rate | Key requirements |
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| SpeakWrite | $0.005–$0.006 per word (~$12–$18+/hr depending on typing speed) |
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| Ditto Transcripts | $0.80–$1.10 per audio minute |
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| Allegis Transcription | $15–$22+ per hour equivalent (paid per audio page/minute) |
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| Daily Transcription | $0.75–$0.85 per audio minute |
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| eScribers | $0.08–$0.12 per line / $18–$25+ per hour |
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General equipment & skill standards
Hardware
High-speed computer, USB foot pedal, and noise-canceling headphones.
Software
Express Scribe or proprietary company transcription software.
Language & typing
98%+ accuracy rate, fast typing (60–80+ WPM), and deep familiarity with legal terminology, court formatting, and multi-speaker attribution.
Certifications (optional but boosts pay)
AAERT CET (Certified Electronic Transcriber) certification significantly increases hireability and base pay rates with high-paying agencies.
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