Kellie Abernethy
Legal Transcriptionist
Supply,North Carolina
Summary
Detail-oriented Legal Transcriptionist transitioning into scoping, with 6+ years of experience producing and refining court-ready transcripts for U.S. legal professionals. Experienced in edit-intensive workflows, including ASR cleanup, multi-speaker alignment, and strict legal formatting. Known for delivering 99%+ accurate, publication-ready transcripts on first pass, often requiring minimal downstream editing. Highly adaptable to CAT-based environments and focused on transcript integrity, consistency, and reporter-specific standards.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Transcriptionist
LexTranscribe
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Delivered court-ready transcripts using client-specific formatting and editing workflows
- Performed heavy editing and refinement of multi-speaker legal recordings
- Maintained 99.3% QA accuracy, minimizing need for secondary review
- Adapted quickly to proprietary workflows and formatting requirements
Legal Transcriptionist
Elite Transcribers
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Completed 400+ hours of depositions and EUOs with strong emphasis on first-pass accuracy
- Frequently assigned difficult audio requiring advanced cleanup and interpretation
- Maintained high ratings for formatting, turnaround, and transcript quality
Legal & General Transcriptionist
Verbit
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Edited ASR-generated transcripts into legally compliant, publication-ready documents
- Specialized in error correction, formatting consistency, and terminology accuracy
- Handled confidential legal and compliance content with zero breaches
Legal Transcriptionist
Rev
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Promoted to Rev Legal based on consistent 5/5 performance
- Built strong foundation in verbatim rules, formatting, and transcript structure
- Processed 600+ files including depositions and legal interviews
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Skills
- Transcription & Editing Tools
- CAT Exposure
- Platforms
- Workflow Tools
- File Handling
- Transcript Editing & Refinement
- Multi-Speaker Alignment
- Legal Formatting
- Audio-to-Text Accuracy
- Turnaround Performance
- Confidentiality
Tech Stack And Tools
Express Scribe Pro, FTW Transcriber, MAXScribe, Sonix, Audacity, General CAT workflows; actively transitioning into Case CATalyst / Eclipse-style environments, Verbit.ai, LexTranscribe, Elite Transcribers, Rev.com, Foot pedal, text expanders, hotkeys, timecoding tools, Secure transfer (SFTP), encrypted storage, confidential workflows
Rates
Open to per-page / per-audio-minute / hourly depending on workflow and scope of work
Personal Information
Availability: Full-time remote, 24–48 hr standard TAT | Rush availability (3–12 hrs)
Training
- Legal transcription training (Rev, Verbit style guides)
- Confidentiality & NDA training | HIPAA awareness
- Ongoing self-training in CAT-based scoping workflows
Availability
Full-time remote, 24–48 hr, 3–12 hrs, Secure home office with backup power & internet
Timeline
Legal Transcriptionist - LexTranscribe
01.2024 - 12.2024
Legal Transcriptionist - Elite Transcribers
01.2022 - 01.2023
Legal & General Transcriptionist - Verbit
01.2022 - 01.2025
Legal Transcriptionist - Rev
01.2018 - 01.2022
University of North Carolina at Pembroke - Bachelor of Science, Business Administration