Document Transcription & Formatting Specialist

Project Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented transcription and document formatting specialist to convert approximately 100 pages of scanned governing documents into clean, searchable Microsoft Word documents. The documents consist of scanned PDFs containing legal and organizational text with section numbering, headings, and attachments. Scope of Work You will: -Manually transcribe scanned documents into Microsoft Word. -Preserve all wording exactly as written. -Preserve article numbers, section numbers, headings, exhibits, attachments, and references. -Use Microsoft Word heading styles to create a professional structure. -Create a clickable Table of Contents. -Flag any unclear or illegible text for review rather than guessing. -Maintain consistency throughout the documents. Deliverables -Clean Microsoft Word versions of all documents. -Searchable PDF versions of all documents. -A list of any questionable text requiring review. -A consolidated version incorporating one amendment into the appropriate section. Important Requirements -Accuracy is more important than speed. -Do not rewrite, summarize, modernize, or edit the language. -Do not use automated OCR output as the final deliverable. -Preserve the original wording and structure exactly as written. -If text is unclear, mark it for review rather than making assumptions. Preferred Qualifications Experience transcribing legal, corporate, organizational, or technical documents. Strong proofreading skills. Excellent attention to detail. Advanced Microsoft Word formatting skills. Application Instructions Please include: A brief description of similar projects you have completed. Your estimated turnaround time. Your fixed-price quote for the project. Please begin your proposal with the phrase: "Accuracy over speed" so we know you have read the entire posting. Selection Process Final candidates will be asked to complete a short paid transcription test consisting of 2–3 pages. The purpose of the test is to evaluate formatting, attention to detail, and accuracy before the project is awarded.