Legal Translator, Editor and Transcriber

Job title: Legal Translator, Editor and Transcriber in Fairfax, VA at GLOBAL LANGUAGE STRATEGIES Company: GLOBAL LANGUAGE STRATEGIES Job description: Benefits:

• Remote
• Contractor
• Freelance
• Flexible schedule

Legal Translator, Editor, and Transcriber - Bengali to/from English - Remote Status: Freelance contractorGlobal Language Strategies, a language services business headquartered in the Washington DC metropolitan region, is currently seeking professional freelance translators, editors, and transcribers to translate, edit and/or transcribe legal documents between English and Bengali. ​ Job Duties: 1) Provide accurate translation and/or editing of documents and/or transcription of audio files involving law enforcement and legal subject matter from Thai to/from English. 2) Edit legal audio transcriptions that include slang and idioms. 3) Edit legal documents, such as affidavits, depositions, etc., while demonstrating a strong command of legal terminology in both English and the target language listed. 4) Excellent written communication skills in English and the target foreign language, with Advanced Proficiency (reading/speaking/listening, writing) level 3-plus in English and the foreign target language, 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) Highly proficient in MS Office, with the ability to mirror source document format in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 9) 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) A U.S. citizen 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 LEGAL translating and/or editing between English and the foreign language listed. 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 the target foreign language listed. 5) Proficient in Microsoft Office. 6 Translators and editors must proficiently use CAT tools, such as SDL Trados.Preferred Qualifications:***ATA, NAJIT or other relevant professional certification.This is a remote position. Expected salary: Location: Fairfax, VA Apply for the job now! Apply for this job