Global Language Strategies · 12 hours ago
Legal Translators, Editors and Transcribers
Fairfax, VA
Part-time
Remote
Mid Level
3+ years exp
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Security Clearance Required
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Responsibilities
Provide accurate translation and/or editing of documents and/or transcription of audio files involving law enforcement and legal subject matter from Bengali to/from English.
Edit audio transcriptions that include slang and idioms.
Edit legal documents, such as affidavits, depositions, etc., while demonstrating a strong command of legal terminology in both English and the target language.
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.
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.
Highly proficient in MS Office, with the ability to mirror source document format in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Familiar with the use of CAT tools, such as Trados Studio.
Abide by a code of ethics when performing transcription and translation work.
Qualification
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Required
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 and/or editing between English and a foreign language.
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 the target foreign language(s).
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Highly proficient in MS Office, with the ability to mirror source document format in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Familiar with the use of CAT tools, such as Trados Studio.
Abide by a code of ethics when performing transcription and translation work.
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.
Preferred
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.
Benefits
Flexible schedule
Company
Global Language Strategies
Global Language Strategies (GLS) is an 8a certified woman-owned small business focused on the provision of quality certified translation, interpretation, distance learning and program/project management services.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Dr. Rebekah Dyer
CEO
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