Hello. I am Marika J. Koch, a dedicated English writer with a lifetime of experience composing all manner of works, from the grave to the giddy; the vignette to the novel. I believe in friendly, client-focused collaboration and have a dexterous vocabulary and solid computer skills that make me a professional creative writer and copywriter who will be a zealous asset on your team. I am also a professional vocalist with a range of tenor to high soprano with a focus on classical training, and I am always looking to do more singing. I work well independently, I pay close attention to detail, and I bring strong proofreading, research, and organizational skills to every project. I love turning ideas into compelling stories, and clear, accurate transcripts for legal and editorial needs.

Marika J. Koch

Hello. I am Marika J. Koch, a dedicated English writer with a lifetime of experience composing all manner of works, from the grave to the giddy; the vignette to the novel. I believe in friendly, client-focused collaboration and have a dexterous vocabulary and solid computer skills that make me a professional creative writer and copywriter who will be a zealous asset on your team. I am also a professional vocalist with a range of tenor to high soprano with a focus on classical training, and I am always looking to do more singing. I work well independently, I pay close attention to detail, and I bring strong proofreading, research, and organizational skills to every project. I love turning ideas into compelling stories, and clear, accurate transcripts for legal and editorial needs.

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Hello. I am Marika J. Koch, a dedicated English writer with a lifetime of experience composing all manner of works, from the grave to the giddy; the vignette to the novel. I believe in friendly, client-focused collaboration and have a dexterous vocabulary and solid computer skills that make me a professional creative writer and copywriter who will be a zealous asset on your team.

I am also a professional vocalist with a range of tenor to high soprano with a focus on classical training, and I am always looking to do more singing.

I work well independently, I pay close attention to detail, and I bring strong proofreading, research, and organizational skills to every project. I love turning ideas into compelling stories, and clear, accurate transcripts for legal and editorial needs.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Legal Pro Transcriber at Verbit
October 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Provides complete transcription services for U.S. legal depositions, trials, and police footage; reproduces English across voices and accents with attention to legal accuracy; conducts term research and maintains strict confidentiality.
Legal Pro Transcriptionist at Verbit AI
September 8, 2024 - October 13, 2025
Transcription of variously difficult audio for legal cases across the United States, with particular attention to legal and medical terminology.
Legal Assistant at Fessenden Laumer & DeAngelo, PLLC
August 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Provided legal assistance to Attorney Mary Schiller for Personal Injury law. Drafted legal documents and letters; Requested medical records; Examined and drafted summaries of medical records.
Scopist at eScribers
April 1, 2024 - November 5, 2025
Provides extensive scoping services for U.S. legal depositions.
AmeriCorps Paralegal at Legal Assistance of Western New York
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Provided legal assistance in multiple areas of U.S. law; Drafted legal documents and persuasive letters; Performed legal research.
Vocalist at First Lutheran Church
December 7, 2016 - Present
Providing soprano vocals (often solely) for a church choir which sings relatively advanced music.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at Mercyhurst University
September 8, 2010 - May 5, 2014
Studied vocal music with minors in English and psychology and an attempted biology minor (I simply didn't have enough time if I wanted to graduate in four years.) Graduated Summa cum Laude.
Associate's Degree at Jamestown Community College
September 25, 2014 - June 1, 2016
Biology and nursing

Qualifications

P. Barry McAndrew Creative Writing Award
March 24, 2011 - March 24, 2011
P. Barry McAndrew Creative Writing Award
March 26, 2014 - March 26, 2014
National School Choral Award
July 14, 2010 - July 14, 2010
Notary Public License, New York State
August 5, 2018 - August 5, 2026

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Other, Media & Entertainment, Education