Yorktown Systems Group · 5 hours ago

Ukrainian Reviewer/Editor/Certifier, DOJ LSS

Washington, DC

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

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Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Security Clearance Required

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Responsibilities

Support the Department of Justice (DOJ) with Translation, Interpretation, Transcription and other Linguistic Support Services (LSS).

Translate all manner of documents (written and electronic) and video and/or audio media content.

Provide ancillary services, such as court and deposition interpretation.

Handle legal, business, public administrative, medical, scientific, financial, historical, geographical, and military terminology and concepts.

Work with materials that may be provided in various formats, including electronic or hard copies of books, journal articles, reports, manuscripts, letters, legal documents, memoranda, multi-media presentations, spreadsheets, email correspondence, SMS and MMS messages, and audio or video files.

Ensure strict controls and confidentiality measures are in place at all times.

Qualification

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TranslationTranscriptionLegal terminologyLinguistic Support ServicesEnglish proficiencyForeign language proficiencyILR 4 minimumColloquial slangIdiosyncratic slangRegionalismsPublic Trust clearance

Required

Minimum of five (5) years of experience accumulated within the past ten years in the required language along 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).

Must have 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.

Know both English and foreign language vocabularies used in formal, legal, diplomatic, consultative, and casual modes of communication in various contexts, including colloquial slang, idiosyncratic slang, and regionalisms.

Know specialized vocabulary in both English and the foreign language related to the Government’s varied roles and missions, as well as possess research and analytical skills to make critical judgments regarding terminology.

Write in their native language fluently, but still have professional command of the non-native language.

Translate in a manner that is factually and conceptually accurate without changes, omissions, or additions.

Preserve the tone and register of source language materials.

Abide by relevant code of linguist ethics.

Active Public Trust or higher security clearance.