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Karen Jury

14 Sabina Park Drive, Madeley,WA

Summary

Versatile court reporter with progressive experience in legal transcribing roles including dictation, transcription and translation of District Court, Supreme Court and Magistrates Court cases. Proficiency in computer-aided transcription technologies and equipment and administrative office management.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Court Reporter

Epiq Global Pty Ltd
01.2015 - Current
  • Reviewed transcriptions for accuracy in grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
  • Produced written transcripts of verbal communications.
  • Produced transcripts for court personnel, legal professionals and general public.
  • Marked exhibits introduced into evidence for identification and incorporated into prepared transcripts.
  • Generated error-free transcripts with skilled capturing and proofreading.
  • Completed continuous capturing and special requests such as reading back portions of testimony.
  • Identified participants by name to facilitate reporting.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Legal Typist

O'Sullivan Davies Lawyers
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Typed official correspondence and reports from handwritten notes and other information sources.
  • Organized and prioritized proofreading, spell checking, document filing and data entry.
  • Organized and maintained precise confidential personnel files.
  • Created and modified corporate documents and forms.
  • Transcribed meeting minutes into digital format and stored in data repository.
  • Typed legal briefs, reports and court petitions using correct legal format and design guidelines for documents.
  • Communicated professionally with clients, colleagues and legal partnership verbally and in writing.
  • Prioritized and handled multiple assignments and maintained firm commitment to deadlines.
  • Completed data entry of legal documents into electronic filing systems.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and colleagues.
  • Assisted with preparation of trial materials and documents.
  • Transcribed information from typed or handwritten notes, shorthand or dictation and confirmed accuracy and correct formatting of documents.
  • Produced and filed various legal documents and electronically preserved updated case record system.
  • Diligently edited legal correspondence for grammar and spelling.
  • Composed contracts, pleadings and motions in accordance with established guidelines.
  • Generated documents and presentations using large repertoire of software programs.
  • Researched and identified legal precedents and statutes.

Proofreader

Spark & Cannon
01.1986 - 01.2014
  • Researched content and grammatical issues to check accuracy of information.
  • Checked and corrected grammatical and spelling errors in diverse documents.
  • Revised work to identify missed mistakes before completing assigned assignments.
  • Followed established guidelines to maintain style quality and consistency in produced content.
  • Used style guidelines to make accurate changes and comply with ideal structure.
  • Prioritized critical issues, items and functions and set achievable goals to measure progress.
  • Managed finished works and version edits for comprehensive record of each file.
  • Performed administrative tasks such as copying, faxing and reception work with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Compared assigned tasks to internal and external information databases for accuracy and plagiarism.
  • Collaborated with editors to meet project deadlines and solicit customer feedback and transparency on work progress.
  • Reviewed and edited documents for accuracy of language and style.
  • Proofread, edited and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines.
  • Marked copy to indicate and correct errors in type, arrangement or spelling using standard printers' marks.
  • Routed proofs with marked corrections to authors, editors or typesetters for correction or reprinting.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.

Education

Secretarial Certificate - Secretarial Studies And Office Administration

Edwards Secretarial College
Perth, WA
12.1977

Skills

  • In-Depth Criminal Law Knowledge
  • Documentation Control
  • Sound Judgment
  • Legal Filing Procedures
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Court Policies and Programs
  • Digital Audio Recorders
  • Documentation Compliance Review
  • Courtroom Procedures
  • Office Administration
  • Speech Recognition
  • Forensic Evidence Processing
  • Transcribing Pleadings
  • Information Sourcing
  • Legal Coding Proficiency
  • Legal Writing
  • Editing
  • Law Type Specialty
  • Transcript Preparation
  • Legal Documentation
  • Medical Terminology
  • Quality Assessments
  • Cooperative and Collaborative
  • Legal Research
  • Administrative Support
  • Dictation Equipment
  • Clerical Recordkeeping
  • Court Reporting
  • Transcript Management

Referees

Ms Alexandra Edwards,

Operations Manager NT/WA Epiq Global

Phone: 08 9323 1200

Email: alexandra.edwards@epiqglobal.com

Ms Pinesa Nathan

Transcript Manager WA Epiq Global

Phone: 08 9323 1200

Email: pinesa.nathan@epiqglobal.com

Timeline

Court Reporter

Epiq Global Pty Ltd
01.2015 - Current

Legal Typist

O'Sullivan Davies Lawyers
01.2014 - 01.2015

Proofreader

Spark & Cannon
01.1986 - 01.2014

Secretarial Certificate - Secretarial Studies And Office Administration

Edwards Secretarial College

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