Freelance Legal Translators, Transcribers, and Interpreters

Freelance Legal Translators, Transcribers, and InterpretersID : 1890Department : LanguageLocation : VirginiaDescription

Freelance Legal Translators, Transcribers, and Interpreters

JTG is currently seeking translators, transcribers, and interpreters between English and one or more of the following languages :

Bengali French Nepali Spanish

Location : Remote (translation and transcription); remote or onsite (interpreting)

Status : Freelance contractor

Citizenship Status : U.S. citizen residing in the U.S. (dual citizenship permitted)

Responsibilities :

• Provide accurate translation of documents involving law enforcement and legal subjects
• Transcribe audio files and translate them into target language
• Communicate fluently in English orally and in writing
• Translate in accordance with designated style and quality standards
• Use domain-specific terminology
• Review the quality of other translators’ work as needed
• Interpret accurately, while preserving the tone and register, and abiding by the code of ethics.

Basic Qualifications :

• Proficient in translating between English and a foreign language
• Proficient in interpreting between English and a foreign language
• Experience in audio transcription
• Experience as a professional translator, editor, transcriber, interpreter, journalist, writer, or legal professional
• Familiarity with legal terminology
• Willing to undergo a US government background check
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Preferred qualifications :

• Law degree, paralegal certificate, or court interpreting experience
• Experience with editing, audio transcription, or interpreting
• Security clearance

Education :

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

This position reports to the Project Manager.