ISCO Occupation Group 3343.5 Scopist
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Scopist: 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.
Essential Skills
- Observe Confidentiality
- Transcription Methods
- Spelling
- Grammar
- Apply Grammar And Spelling Rules
- Study Court Hearings
- Type Texts From Audio Sources
- Provide Written Content
- Type Error-Free Documents
- Use Dictionaries
- Stenography
- Use Free Typing Techniques
- Legal Terminology
Optional Skills
- Use Shorthand
- Develop Documentation In Accordance With Legal Requirements
- Use Shorthand Computer Program
- Legal Case Management
- Manage Data For Legal Matters
- Use Stenotype Machines
- Compile Legal Documents
- Record Court Procedures
- Perform Office Routine Activities
- Digitise Documents
- Ensure Proper Document Management
- Write Meeting Reports
- Court Procedures
Alternative Names
- Freelance Scopist
