Description
Scopists edit the transcripts created by court reporters in order to make of them a readable professional legal document. They listen or read to the reports given to them in order to apply punctuation, missing words, format, and improve the accuracy of the document.
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Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
provide written contentapply grammar and spelling rulesuse free typing techniquesstudy court hearingstype texts from audio sourcesuse dictionariesobserve confidentialitytype error-free documentsuse shorthand computer programdevelop documentation in accordance with legal requirementsensure proper document managementmanage data for legal mattersdigitise documentsperform office routine activitiesliaise with typistsuse shorthandwrite meeting reportsuse stenotype machinesrecord court procedurescompile legal documents