Title: | Freelance Legal Translators, Transcribers, and Interpreters |
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ID: | 1890 |
Department: | Language |
Location: | Virginia |
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
Russian & Ukrainian
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.