Legal Translator, Editor and Transcriber(Remote) Job at Global Language Strateg

Overview

Global Language Strategies, a business headquartered in the Washington DC metropolitan region, is currently seeking a professional freelance translator, editor, and transcriber to translate, edit, and transcribe legal documents between English and Somali. This is a remote, freelance/contractor position.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate translation of documents and/or transcription of audio files involving law enforcement and legal subject matter from English to Somali and vice versa.


• Edit legal audio transcriptions with slang and idioms.


• Edit legal documents, such as affidavits, depositions, etc., while demonstrating a strong command of legal terminology in both English and the target language.


• Demonstrate excellent written communication skills in English and the target language, with Advanced Proficiency (reading/speaking/listening, writing) level 3-plus in English and the target language, as assessed by the ILR scale.


• Translate and/or transcribe following the government client’s style guides and quality standards.


• Use domain-specific terminology.


• Review and certify the quality of other translators’ work, as needed.


• Be highly proficient in MS Office, with the ability to mirror source document format in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.


• Familiar with CAT tools, such as Trados Studio.


• Abide by a code of ethics when performing transcription and translation work.

Requirements

• Is a U.S. citizen and willing to undergo a U.S. government background check to obtain a Public Trust Clearance Moderate Level.


• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.


• At least 3 years’ experience in translating and/or editing between English and a foreign language.


• At least 3 years’ experience performing audio transcription with the ability to use software to enhance sound and equipment to aid in transcription.


• Familiar with legal terminology in both English and the target language(s).


• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications

• ATA, NAJIT or other relevant professional certification.

This is a remote position.

Benefits

• Contractor


• Flexible schedule