Scopist Career Information

The scopist works on the reporter's rough draft of the proceedings, proofreading and editing the stenotype-to-English translation of the reporter's notes into a professionally formatted transcript for the reporter's final review and certification. A scopist can also work remotely on a live feed using realtime technology, editing the reporter´s notes within seconds of their being taken down stenographically.

To prepare for this career, you need to enroll in a quality Court Reporting Scopist training program.

Salary Information

Compensation for scoping services varies greatly and depends on the services performed, type of employment (salaried or independent), client base, and the amount of time a scopist can devote to the job.

Independents can develop an extensive client base through the Internet and have built-in flexibility in their work schedule and earning capacity. Scopists may charge for their services on a per-page or hourly basis. A full-time scopist can expect to earn upwards of $35,000 annually.

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