GLOBAL LANGUAGE STRATEGIES
Legal Translator Editor Transcriber Interpreter Job at GLOBAL LANGUAGE STRATEGIE
GLOBAL LANGUAGE STRATEGIES, Fairfax, VA, United States, 22032
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:
- Provide accurate translations in Tamil to/from English.
- Edit audio transcriptions that include slang and idioms.
- Edit legal documents, such as affidavits and depositions, while demonstrating a strong command of legal terminology in both English and Tamil.
- 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.
- 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 MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Be familiar with the use of CAT tools, such as Trados Studio.
- Abide by a code of ethics when performing transcription and translation work.
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
- 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.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- At least 3 years of experience in translating, editing, or interpreting between English and Tamil.
- At least 3 years of 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 Tamil.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and CAT tools, such as SDL Trados.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bilingual with a law degree, paralegal certificate, or documented legal translation or transcription experience.
- Bilingual experience with editing audio transcription documents.
- Active Public Trust or higher security clearance.
- ATA, NAJIT, or other relevant professional certification.
This is a remote position.
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