Almost everything
in legal proceedings is recorded from interviews between attorneys
and clients to actual trials. Many of the minor recordings are often
outsourced to someone doing transcription from home. You could work
for a few lawyers and turn their recordings into written documents
that can be added to their client’s files. As with medical
transcription, there is quite a bit of specialized terminology,
in this case legal lingo that you will come across when doing legal
transcription. Previous experience in the field of law, or taking
a class or home study course will help prepare you for your work
as a legal transcriptionist.
There is an increasing need for transcription in the business world.
In addition to the traditional letter dictating work that you can
pick up, there is an increasing demand for transcriptionists that
will turn teleconferences and online meetings into written documents.
It seems that almost any online business owner these days is holding
teleseminars or teleconferences these days to communicate with both
customers and business partners. While many people appreciate the
option of listening to information,
there are also quite a few who prefer to read a transcript of the
call. You could stay busy just transcribing for a few online business
owners, or work as a secretary taking dictations for a few traditional
business owners in your area.
If you have good typing skills, transcription may be a great way
for you to telecommute. Start with some general business or teleconference
type jobs.