The Unconventional is hiring: French Reviewer/Editor/Certifier, DOJ LSS in Washi

French Reviewer/Editor/Certifier, DOJ LSS - (1781)

Job Title: French Reviewer/Editor/Certifier, DOJ LSS

Location: National Capital Region (NCR) - Washington, DC 20540 US (Primary)

Category: Contractors

Summary:

The Unconventional (TU) is seeking a qualified Reviewer/Editor/Certifier to support the Department of Justice (DOJ) with Translation, Interpretation, Transcription, and other Linguistic Support Services (LSS). Responsibilities include the translation of various documents and media content, as well as ancillary services such as court and deposition interpretation. The source material will contain legal, business, public administrative, medical, scientific, financial, historical, geographical, and military terminology and concepts.

The material to be translated, transcribed, or interpreted is legal in nature and may be provided in various formats, including electronic or hard copies of documents and multimedia files. The content may vary widely from highly complex, technical information to informal communication.

All material will be considered sensitive, requiring strict controls and confidentiality measures.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in the required language with superior skills in English and editing.
• Qualifying scores ILR 4 minimum or equivalent on language/translation tests.
• Must have lived 3 of the last 5 years in the U.S. (does not have to be consecutive).
• At least 1 year of experience working with a law enforcement and/or legal department.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, Naturalized citizen, or Green Card holder with a Social Security Number.
• Knowledge of both English and foreign language vocabularies in various contexts.
• Familiarity with specialized vocabulary related to the Government’s roles and missions.
• Ability to write fluently in the native language and have a professional command of the non-native language.
• Translate accurately without changes, omissions, or additions, preserving the tone and register of source materials.
• Abide by relevant code of linguist ethics.

Clearance: Active Public Trust or higher security clearance

Location: Remote / National Capitol Region / Various CONUS Locations