Legal Translator Editor Transcriber Interpreter Job at GLOBAL LANGUAGE STRATEGIE

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Legal Translator, Editor, Interpreter - Tamil to/from English - Remote Status: Freelance Contractor

Global Language Strategies, headquartered in the Washington DC metropolitan region, is currently seeking a professional freelance translator, editor, transcriber, and/or interpreter to translate, edit, and/or interpret legal documents between English and Tamil.

Job Duties:

1. Provide accurate translations in Tamil to/from English.
2. Edit audio transcriptions that include slang and idioms.
3. Edit legal documents, such as affidavits and depositions, while demonstrating a strong command of legal terminology in both English and Tamil.
4. Exhibit excellent written communication skills in English and Tamil, with Advanced Proficiency (reading/speaking/listening, writing) level 3-plus in both languages, as assessed by the International Language Roundtable (ILR) scale.
5. Translate and/or transcribe following the government client’s style guides and quality standards.
6. Use domain-specific terminology.
7. Review and certify the quality of other translators’ work, as needed.
8. Be highly proficient in MS Office, with the ability to mirror source document format in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
9. Be familiar with the use of CAT tools, such as Trados Studio.
10. Abide by a code of ethics when performing transcription and translation work.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Holds active U.S. Public Trust or higher security clearance or willing to undergo a U.S. government background check to obtain a Public Trust Clearance Moderate Level.
2. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
3. At least 3 years of experience in translating, editing, or interpreting between English and Tamil.
4. At least 3 years of experience performing audio transcription with the ability to use software to enhance sound and equipment to aid in transcription.
5. Familiar with legal terminology in both English and Tamil.
6. Proficient in Microsoft Office and CAT tools, such as SDL Trados.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Bilingual with a law degree, paralegal certificate, or documented legal translation or transcription experience.
2. Bilingual experience with editing audio transcription documents.
3. Active Public Trust or higher security clearance.
4. ATA, NAJIT, or other relevant professional certification.

This is a remote position.