PROOFREADING RATES (NO AUDIO):
- STANDARD (48-72 hours) ……………………. $0.45 per page
- RUSH (less than 48 hrs) ……………………….. $0.55 per page
- EXPEDITE (1 day/24 hrs) ……………………… $0.75 per page
- DAILY COPY ………………………………………….. $0.90 per page
- Expert Transcript ……………………………… + $0.10 per page
- More than 25-line pages …………………… + $0.02 per LINE
- Messy, “Rough” Transcript ……………….. + $0.05 per page
- LATE FEE …………………………………………… + 10% of total bill
SPOT-CHECK AUDIO IN ECLIPSE (NO STENO):
- STANDARD (48-72 hours) …………………….. $0.55 per page
- RUSH (less than 48 hrs) ……………………….. $0.65 per page
- EXPEDITE (1 day/24 hrs) ……………………… $0.85 per page
- DAILY COPY ………………………………………….. $1.00 per page
- Expert Transcript ……………………………… + $0.10 per page
- More than 25-line pages …………………… + $0.02 per LINE
- Messy, “Rough” Transcript ……………….. + $0.05 per page
- LATE FEE …………………………………………… + 10% of total bill
GUIDELINES FOR SMOOTH SAILING:
- I read seven (7) days a week, with the exception of Sunday morning. There are NO special weekend or holiday charges. I am delighted to assist you!
- I prefer that you send your finished (not rough) transcript to me in .PDF format. There is a free PDF writer available (http://www.CutePDF.com) if you do not already have one. (Instructions for CutePDF can be found through this link.) I am able to receive and convert .TXT and Word files; however, I will receive the best-formatted transcript if the conversion happens on your side.
- I return only the annotated pages to you with suggestions for correction clearly marked in red directly above the error. (A sample of my annotation style can be found here.)
- PLEASE DO NOT WAIT until your job is completely done to notify me of the work. This is especially important if the job is a “Rush” or “Expedite.” I can probably read your job, but being able to confirm this is good for both of us, and I can plan for it accordingly. If the job is more than 100 pages, I kindly request that you send the job in “chunks” so that as you are working on one portion, I can work on another simultaneously. I love teamwork!
INVOICING:
- I send invoices once a month on the last day of the month. Payment is due within 15 days of the statement date. If you wish to receive billing on a twice-a-month basis, please contact me to discuss.
- FIRST-TIME CLIENTS: I will send your invoice after completing the first job, and payment will be due upon receipt. If you become a regular client, billing will convert to the monthly policy.
- I accept payment through PayPal, Zelle, or personal check (made payable to “Bulletproof Legal Proofreading, Inc.). **I do not accept credit cards due to the fees.
- While I bill per page, I do take time into consideration. I reserve the right to bill a higher rate for exceptionally rough work that causes me to take a longer-than-average time to complete your job versus the average, carefully scoped job.
* Good communication with court reporters is essential so that all jobs, large or small, are handled efficiently and effectively. THANK YOU!