Arabic Transcriber, DOJ LSS

Yorktown Systems Group; Washington; Remote; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

A government contracting firm is seeking a qualified Transcriber to support the Department of Justice with transcription, translation, and interpretation of sensitive legal documents. The ideal candidate will have extensive language transcription experience, a deep understanding of legal terminology, and proficiency in both English and another foreign language. This part-time role may require some travel and involves maintaining strict confidentiality and ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in language transcription.
• Qualifying scores ILR 3 minimum or equivalent in language tests.
• Must have lived 3 of the last 5 years in the U.S.
• 1 year of experience with law enforcement or legal department.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Knowledge of specialized vocabulary in formal and colloquial contexts.
• Ability to write and translate fluently in both languages.
• Preserve tone, register, and ethics in all translations.

Responsibilities

• Support DOJ with transcription, translation, and interpretation.
• Handle sensitive legal material with confidentiality.
• Travel may be required for certain assignments.
• Support DOJ linguistic services across various formats.

Skills

Language transcription experience

Knowledge of legal vocabulary

Fluency in English and foreign languages

Proficiency in Computer-Assisted Translation tools

Ability to translate accurately

SDL Trados Studio

Tools

SDL Trados Studio

CAT Tools

Job description

Job Title

Location

National Capital Region (NCR) - Washington, DC 20540 US (Primary)

Job Description

Summary: The Unconventional (TU) is seeking a qualified Transcriber to support the Department of Justice (DOJ) with Translation, Interpretation, Transcription and other Linguistic Support Services (LSS). Such activities may include the translation of all manner of documents (written and electronic) and video and/or audio media content (e.g., compact discs, .wav files), as well as ancillary services, such as court and deposition interpretation. Source material will contain legal, business, public administrative, medical, scientific, financial, historical, geographical, and military terminology, and concepts, including those dealing with technology as used in the sciences (chemical, physical, cyber). The specialized terminology used to express concepts in any of the given subject areas usually vary considerably from everyday usage in any of the target or source languages in question.

The material to be translated, transcribed, or interpreted is legal in nature. Materials may be provided to the Contractor in a variety of formats, including electronic or hard copies of books, journal articles, reports, manuscripts, letters, legal documents, memoranda, multi‑media presentations, spreadsheets, email correspondence, SMS and MMS messages, and audio or video files. The substance of the materials may vary widely from highly complex, technical, and specialized information, to very informal, street language and textspeak. Examples of subject matter areas include: medical and autopsy reports; chemical lab reports; bank statements, cryptocurrency transaction tracking, and wire transfers; charging documents, warrants, treaties, statutes, regulations, court decisions, executive decisions, extradition requests, and mutual legal assistance requests; informal communications using coded language, highly time‑sensitive treaty or extradition matters, and law enforcement sensitive information.

All of the material made available to the Contractor will be considered “sensitive,” requiring that strict controls and confidentiality measures are in place at all times.

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in language transcription.
• Qualifying scores ILR 3 minimum or equivalent in listening, comprehension, and writing 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.
• Write in English and foreign language fluently, including regionalisms and colloquial slang without altering meaning.
• 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.

• Clearance: Active Public Trust or higher security clearance
• Location: Remote / National Capitol Region / Various CONUS Locations
• Travel: Some travel may be required

Security Clearance

Active Public Trust or higher security clearance

Travel

Some travel may be required

Job Type

Part‑time

Exemption Type

Non‑Exempt

Category

Contractors

EEO STATEMENT

Yorktown Systems Group, Inc., and its wholly‑owned subsidiaries, are an Equal Opportunity Employer. No employee or applicant for employment is denied equal opportunity because of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, any other non‑merit‑based factor, or other characteristics protected by law. As part of the company’s equal employment opportunity policy, Yorktown Systems Group, Inc., and its subsidiaries, will also take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group individuals, females, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities. The Unconventional, LLC. is a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Yorktown Systems Group, Inc.