Freelance Legal Translator and Editor - Lithuanian to/from English
Global Language Strategies LLC
Mid-level
Not specified
Remote
Posted 1 week ago
Job summary
Global Language Strategies is seeking a freelance legal translator, editor, and transcriber who will work remotely. The role involves translating, editing, and transcribing legal documents between English and Lithuanian and requires proficiency in legal terminology and excellent communication skills.
Role details
- Role
- Freelance
- Industry
- Legal Services
- Employment
- Parttime
- Experience
- 3 Years +
- Education
- Bachelor's Degree
Responsibilities
- Provide accurate legal translation and/or editing of documents
- Edit audio transcriptions
- Edit legal documents while demonstrating a strong command of legal terminology
- Translate and/or transcribe following the government client’s style guides and standards
- Review and certify the quality of other translators’ work
Requirements
- U.S. citizen willing to undergo a U.S. government background check
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- At least 3 years of experience in translating editing between English and a foreign language
- At least 3 years of experience performing audio transcription
- Familiar with legal terminology in both English and the target foreign language(s)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Proficient use of CAT tools, such as SDL Trados
Benefits
- Contractor
- Freelance
- Flexible schedule
Key skills
Legal Translation
Editing
Transcription
Legal Terminology
Ms Office
Cat Tools
Trados Studio
Communication Skills
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Full job description
- Benefits:
- • Lithuanian to/from English \- Remote Status: Freelance 1099 Contractor
Contractor
Freelance
* Flexible schedule
Legal Translator, Editor and Transcriber \
Global Language Strategies, headquartered in the Washington DC metropolitan region, is currently seeking a professional legal freelance translator, editor, and/or transcriber to translate, edit and/or transcribe legal documents between English and Lithuanian.
Job Duties:
1\) Provide accurate legal translation and/or editing of documents and/or transcription of audio files involving law enforcement and legal subject matter from Lithuanian to/from English.
2\) Edit audio transcriptions that include slang and idioms.
3\) Edit legal documents, such as affidavits, depositions, etc., while demonstrating a strong command of legal terminology in both English and the target language.
4\) 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.
5\) Translate and/or transcribe following the government client’s style guides and quality standards.
6\) Use domain\-specific terminology.
7\) Review and certify the quality of other translators’ work, as needed.
8\) Highly proficient in MS Office, with the ability to mirror source document format in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
9\) Familiar with the use of CAT tools, such as Trados Studio.
10\) Abide by a code of ethics when performing transcription and translation work.
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
1\) A U.S. citizen willing to undergo a U.S. government background check to obtain a Public Trust Clearance Moderate Level.
2\) Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
3\) At least 3 years of experience in translating and/or editing between English and a foreign language.
4\) At least 3 years of experience performing audio transcription with the ability to use software to enhance sound and equipment to aid in transcription.
5\) Familiar with legal terminology in both English and the target foreign language(s).
5\) Proficient in Microsoft Office.
6 Translators and editors must proficiently use CAT tools, such as SDL Trados.
Preferred Qualifications:
1\) ATA, NAJIT or other relevant professional certification.
This is a remote position.