Finnish Transcriber, DOJ LSS

Yorktown Systems Group; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a qualified Finnish Transcriber to support the Department of Justice with translating, transcribing, and interpreting a wide range of legal documents and media. The role requires a deep understanding of specialized terminology and a commitment to ethical standards while ensuring the confidentiality of sensitive content.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience in language transcription.
• Proficiency in English and foreign language, including colloquialisms.
• At least one year of experience with law enforcement or legal departments.

Responsibilities

• Translate, transcribe, and interpret legal materials.
• Ensure accuracy without omissions or additions.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and control measures.

Skills

Transcription

Translation

Interpretation

Confidentiality

Legal terminology

Job description

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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). Activities include translating documents (written and electronic), video/audio media content (e.g., .wav files), and providing ancillary services such as court and deposition interpretation. Source materials may contain legal, business, administrative, medical, scientific, financial, historical, geographical, and military terminology, including technology-related concepts in sciences (chemical, physical, cyber). The specialized terminology varies considerably from everyday language in both target and source languages.

The materials to be translated, transcribed, or interpreted are legal in nature and may be provided in various formats, including electronic or hard copies of books, reports, legal documents, multimedia presentations, spreadsheets, emails, SMS, MMS, and audio/video files. The content can range from highly technical to informal street language and textspeak. Examples include medical reports, chemical lab reports, bank statements, cryptocurrency transactions, legal warrants, treaties, regulations, and law enforcement sensitive information. All materials are considered sensitive, requiring strict confidentiality and control measures.

Requirements:

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in language transcription.
• Qualifying scores ILR 3 minimum or equivalent in listening, comprehension, and writing.
• Must have lived 3 of the last 5 years in the U.S. (not necessarily consecutive).
• At least 1 year of experience with law enforcement or legal departments.
• U.S. citizen, naturalized citizen, or Green Card holder with SSN.
• Proficiency in both English and the foreign language, including colloquialisms, slang, and regionalisms.
• Knowledge of specialized vocabulary in both languages related to government roles and missions.
• Fluent writing skills in English and the foreign language, preserving meaning and tone.
• Ability to translate accurately without omissions or additions.
• Adherence to relevant linguist ethics.

Clearance: Active Public Trust or higher security clearance

Location: Remote / NCR / Various CONUS Locations

Travel: Some travel may be required

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Administrative

Industries

• Defense and Space Manufacturing