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 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.
Vocalist at First Lutheran Church
December 7, 2016 - Present
Providing soprano vocals (often solely) for a church choir which sings relatively advanced music.
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.
Scopist at eScribers
April 1, 2024 - November 5, 2025
Provides extensive scoping services for U.S. legal depositions.
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.
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.

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