Legal Scopist & Transcriptionist

Stephanie
Allen

Precision. Accuracy. Delivered on Time.

Dedicated legal scopist and transcriptionist with 8 years of experience serving court reporters and law firms nationwide. Every transcript scoped to full audio — accurate, polished, and publication-ready.

8+
Years Experience
100%
On-Time Delivery
Full
Audio Scoping

Your Trusted Scoping Partner

I'm Stephanie Allen, a dedicated legal scopist and transcriptionist based in Tampa, FL, with over 8 years of experience supporting court reporters and law firms across the country. Through my agency, Allen Legal Scoping Services, I deliver transcripts that reflect your style, your standards, and your deadlines — every time.

I work with Case CATalyst, FTR, JAVS, and Escribe, and I'm proficient in synchronized audio workflows that ensure exceptional precision. I follow Morson's English Guide for Court Reporters and adapt quickly to each reporter's individual preference sheet.

Whether you need standard scoping or a same-day rush, I pride myself on clear communication, confidentiality, and results you can count on.

"Stephanie's work is consistently accurate, polished, and on time — a pleasure to work with."

— Robert Stanly, Senior Court Reporter, Veritext, Utah
Legal Scoping
Transcription
Case CATalyst
FTR & JAVS
Escribe Platform
Proofreading & Editing
Legal Terminology
Reporter Style Adapt.
Express Scribe
Confidentiality
Deadline Adherence

Certifications & Education

Scoping & Legal Transcription Certificate — Internet Scoping School
Grammar & Punctuation Course — Coursera
A.S. Criminal Justice — University of South Florida, 2015
Member, NCRA Scopists Network
Member, Scopists Support Group

Services

Legal Scoping

Full audio scoping for court reporters, including research of names, correction of spelling, grammar, and formatting errors — aligned precisely to your preference sheet.

Legal Transcription

Accurate transcription of depositions, hearings, arbitrations, and trials. Compatible with Zoom audio, FTR, JAVS, and external audio files from videographers.

Proofreading & Editing

Meticulous review of completed transcripts for consistency, accuracy, and court-ready formatting. Verbatim but tidied up — exactly how clients expect it.

Rate Sheet

Service Type Turnaround Rate Per Page
Standard Most Popular 5–7 Business Days $1.30
Expedite 3–4 Business Days $1.50
Rush Less than 48 Hours $2.00

Policies

Rates are based on up to 25 lines per page.

Clear audio required prior to submission. Audio that is unclear is subject to an additional per-page rate.

Payment required immediately for first-time and one-off assignments.

Business days: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time.

Billing

Invoices sent bi-weekly on the 1st and 15th of each month, with payment due within 15 days.

An itemized invoice arrives on the 1st of each month for the prior month's work.

Preferred payment methods: PayPal and Zelle.

A reminder will be sent before payment is due on any outstanding invoices.

My Preference Sheet

I follow a detailed, consistent preference sheet to ensure every transcript reflects the court reporter's individual style. Below are selected highlights from my standard preferences. A full reference sheet is available for download.

Transcript Style
Grammar Reference
Morson's English Guide for Court Reporters
Transcript Style
Readability
Verbatim but tidied up — clients hate mucky records
Transcript Style
Stutters & Fillers
No stutters; filler sounds omitted
Punctuation
Objection Formatting
Objection, vague, compound.
Punctuation
Oxford Comma
Always used: Larry, Moe, and Curly
Numbers
Percentages
Always numeric with word: 3 percent, 50 percent
Numbers
Time Format
3:00 · a.m. / p.m.
People & Places
Work Titles
Capitalized: Nurse Jane; Attorney Hill
Word Choice
Case Reference
Smith vs. Jones · e-mail · healthcare

Download My Full Preference Sheet

A complete reference guide for court reporters — ready to use on your first job.

The Process

1

Send Preference Sheet

For first-time clients, share your preference sheet so your work stays consistent.

2

Send Your Files

Deliver files via Dropbox or any method that's convenient for you.

3

Set the Deadline

Advise me on your due date and I'll confirm the appropriate turnaround tier.

4

I Get to Work

All jobs scoped to full audio — names researched, grammar and formatting corrected.

5

Delivery

Transcript returned no later than your deadline. Mind at rest. Every time.

Tools & Platforms

Case CATalyst FTR Audio JAVS Escribe Express Scribe WordPerfect Microsoft Word Dropbox Zoom Audio PayPal Zelle
"
Stephanie's work is consistently accurate, polished, and on time — a pleasure to work with.
Robert Stanly · Senior Court Reporter, Veritext, Utah

Let's Work Together

Ready to take scoping off your plate?

Reach out to discuss your workload, turnaround needs, or to send your preference sheet. I'm accepting new court reporter clients and am happy to start with a single job.

stephanie.allen.jf@gmail.com
Tampa, FL 33543 · Available Nationwide
Mon–Fri, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. MT