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.

Founded in 1995, JTG is an Employee-Owned Company that is specialized in language services, training, and analytics. JTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer.