Freelance Translator (All languages)

JUSCONNECT LLP; Singapore; Remote; SGD 55,800 - 111,600; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work for most assignments

In-person affidavits and court attend.

Job summary

JusConnect LLP seeks skilled Freelance Translators across all language pairs to deliver accurate legal translations, affidavits, and attend court proceedings as expert witnesses when required. Remote work for most translation assignments is available, with availability for in‑person affidavit execution and court attendance in Singapore when required.

Proven experience translating legal, litigation, or corporate documents, and a strong command of legal terminology, are essential for success in

Qualifications

• Proven experience translating legal, litigation, or corporate documents.
• Strong understanding of legal terminology and document structure.
• Excellent written grammar, syntax, and comprehension in both working languages.
• Willingness to swear affidavits and attend court in Singapore when required.

Responsibilities

• Translate legal and corporate documents accurately while preserving meaning and legal intent.
• Translate contracts, court pleadings, affidavits, witness statements, and regulatory records.
• Review, proofread, and revise translations for accuracy and consistency.
• Research legal terminology to support translation accuracy.
• Collaborate with legal support teams to clarify terminology and client requirements.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of client documents and sensitive information.
• Meet urgent deadlines related to court filings and trial preparations.
• Execute affidavits or sworn statements when required.
• Attend court proceedings as expert witness or translator when necessary.
• Communicate professionally with lawyers, courts, and clients.

Skills

Legal translation

Affidavits

Court attendance

Confidentiality

Terminology research

Bilingual proficiency

Education

Degree in translation or law

Job description

Company Overview

JusConnect LLP provides specialised translation and legal support services to law firms across Singapore, delivering precise and reliable legal translations with professional affidavit and court support.

Job Summary

JusConnect LLP seeks skilled Freelance Translators across all language pairs to deliver accurate legal translations, affirm affidavits, and attend court proceedings as expert witnesses when required.

Responsibilities

• Translate legal and corporate documents accurately from source to target language, preserving original meaning, tone, legal intent, and context
• Translate materials including contracts, court pleadings, affidavits, witness statements, correspondence, agreements, and regulatory records
• Review, proofread, and revise translations to ensure accuracy, consistency, and correct legal terminology
• Research legal, technical, and industry-specific terminology to support translation accuracy
• Collaborate with legal support teams to clarify terminology, context, and client requirements
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all client documents and sensitive information
• Manage urgent deadlines related to court filings, hearings, and trial preparations effectively
• Execute affidavits, affirmations, or sworn statements attesting to translation accuracy when required
• Attend court proceedings, hearings, or trials as an expert witness or translator when necessary
• Communicate professionally with lawyers, courts, and clients to support legal processes
• Work independently to deliver high-quality translations within short timelines

Required competencies and certifications

• Proven experience translating legal, litigation, or corporate documents
• Strong understanding of legal terminology and document structure
• Excellent written grammar, syntax, and comprehension in both working languages
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive legal information responsibly
• Willingness to swear or affirm affidavits for completed translation work
• Availability to attend court proceedings in Singapore when required
• Professional conduct and communication skills suitable for legal environments

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Degree or formal training in translation, linguistics, law, or related fields

Other Information

Work Arrangement

• Freelance, project-based engagement
• Remote work for most translation assignments
• Availability for in‑person affidavit execution and court attendance in Singapore when required