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Yorktown Systems Group · 4 months ago

Yiddish Reviewer/Editor/Certifier, DOJ LSS

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Yorktown Systems Group, Inc. is seeking a qualified Yiddish Reviewer/Editor/Certifier to support the Department of Justice with Translation, Interpretation, Transcription, and other Linguistic Support Services. The role involves translating, transcribing, and interpreting a variety of legal documents and media, requiring proficiency in both Yiddish and English, along with specialized knowledge in legal terminology.

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Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Translate all manner of documents (written and electronic) and video and/or audio media content (e.g., compact discs, .wav files)

Provide ancillary services, such as court and deposition interpretation

Ensure translations are 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

Utilize Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT) tools, with a strong emphasis on SDL Trados Studio

Qualification

Yiddish language proficiencyLegal terminology expertiseEnglish language proficiencyComputer-Assisted Translation toolsTranslation accuracyResearch skillsAnalytical skillsEditing skillsWriting fluencyLinguist ethics

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

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 (and terminology) 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, including expertise in the use of translation resources, monolingual reference materials, and online material

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

Proficient in using Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT) tools, with a strong emphasis on SDL Trados Studio

Active Public Trust or higher security clearance