Vernon Court Reporters has been a leader in legal transcription in Washington State for over 40 years. We are currently hiring experienced legal transcriptionists for remote, at-home positions. Both full-time and part-time roles are available.
If you have a strong background in legal transcription, a quiet home workspace, and a commitment to accuracy, we want to hear from you.
What the Work Looks Like
Our transcriptionists work remotely on legal audio files — depositions, court hearings, interviews, and other proceedings. You will receive audio through our secure platform, transcribe it to our formatting standards, and return completed transcripts within the assigned deadline. Most of the work is asynchronous, meaning you set your own schedule within agreed turnaround windows.
The volume of work is steady. Vernon has built long-term relationships with law firms, courts, and agencies across Washington State over four decades, which means our transcriptionists have consistent work rather than the unpredictable feast-or-famine cycle common with freelance platforms. If you are looking at freelance transcription as an alternative, it is worth comparing the stability a firm like ours provides.
What We Are Looking For
We require at least three years of legal transcription experience. This is not an entry-level position. You should be comfortable with legal terminology, familiar with proper transcript formatting, and able to work through challenging audio — multiple speakers, heavy accents, poor recording quality — without losing accuracy.
You need to be comfortable with transcription software and hardware. Experience with foot pedal setups is a plus. If you want to improve your transcription speed and accuracy before applying, our resources section has practical guidance on technique and tools.
AAERT certification (American Association of Electronic Reporters and Transcribers) is not required but is valued. It signals a baseline of professional standards that makes the onboarding process faster for everyone.
Why Work With Vernon
We offer competitive pay based on your experience and output. Our transcriptionists work from home on their own schedules, with flexibility to take on as much or as little work as suits them. We provide ongoing feedback to help you maintain quality standards, and we invest in training when transcriptionists want to expand into new areas of legal work.
We are a stable, established firm with deep roots in the Washington State legal community. That matters for remote workers who want consistent assignments and a reliable payment history rather than chasing work across multiple platforms.
Home Office Requirements
You will need a reliable computer, a quiet workspace, a secure internet connection, and a quality pair of headphones. A transcription foot pedal is strongly recommended — it significantly improves your speed and reduces strain over long sessions. A good transcription keyboard helps too. If you are not sure what equipment you need, our guide to becoming a legal transcriptionist covers hardware, software, and certification in detail.
How to Apply
Fill out the online application and include your work history and experience with legal transcription. Attaching a resume is optional but helpful. We review applications on a rolling basis and will follow up with qualified candidates.
FAQ
Yes. All work is done from home. You will never need to come into an office.
Not necessarily, though familiarity with Washington State court formatting and legal procedures is a strong advantage given the nature of our client base.
No. Three years of legal transcription experience is the core requirement. AAERT certification is a plus and may affect compensation, but it will not disqualify you from applying if you do not have it.
We work with standard transcription platforms. Familiarity with software like Express Scribe or similar tools is helpful. We will provide specifics during the application process.
Vernon has a consistent, high-volume workload built on long-term client relationships. For qualified transcriptionists, the work tends to be steady rather than sporadic.
This role requires at least three years of legal transcription experience, so it is not a good fit for beginners. If you are just getting started, our article on what a legal transcriptionist does and how to get started is a good first step. You can also learn more about freelance transcription jobs as a way to build experience before applying to a firm.
