Korean Reviewer/Editor/Certifier, DOJ LSS

Yorktown Systems Group; Washington; Remote; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

A dedicated professional services firm is seeking a part-time Reviewer/Editor/Certifier to provide linguistic support to the Department of Justice. This role involves managing translations, interpretations, and the confidentiality of sensitive legal materials. Candidates should have at least five years of experience in their field, a strong command of English, and proficiency with translation tools like SDL Trados Studio. Some travel may be required and a Public Trust or higher security clearance is necessary.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in required language and superior English skills.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and have legal department experience.
• ILR 4 minimum or equivalent score on language tests.
• At least 1 year of experience with law enforcement or a legal department.
• U.S. citizenship required and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Proficient with translation resources and CAT tools; preserve tone and register.

Responsibilities

• Support DOJ with translation, interpretation, and transcription.
• Ensure accuracy and confidentiality of sensitive materials.
• Adhere to linguist ethics in translation.
• Utilize CAT tools (SDL Trados Studio) to ensure consistency and quality.

Skills

Editing skills

Translation accuracy

Research skills

Proficiency in SDL Trados Studio

Education

U.S. citizenship

ILR 4 or equivalent

Tools

Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT) tools

Job description

Korean Reviewer/Editor/Certifier, DOJ LSS - (1778)

Yorktown Systems Group, Inc., and its wholly‑owned subsidiaries, are a committed team of dedicated former military and civilian professionals who believe in providing ethical and quality services to Government customers.

Job Title
Location
National Capital Region (NCR) – Washington, DC 20540 US (Primary)

Job Description

Summary: The Unconventional (TU) is seeking a qualified Reviewer/Editor/Certifier to support the Department of Justice (DOJ) with Translation, Interpretation, Transcription and other Linguistic Support Services (LSS). Activities include the translation of documents and media, as well as ancillary services such as court and deposition interpretation. Source material contains legal, business, public administrative, medical, scientific, financial, historical, geographical, and military terminology and concepts, often varying considerably from everyday usage in the target or source languages.

The material to be translated, transcribed, or interpreted is legal in nature and may be provided in various electronic or hard‑copy formats, including 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 may range from highly complex, technical, and specialized information to very informal, street language and text‑speak.

All material available to the Contractor will be considered “sensitive,” requiring strict controls and confidentiality measures at all times.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience accumulated within the past ten years in the required language along with superior skills in English and editing.
• Qualifying scores ILR 4 minimum or equivalent 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, as well as possess research and analytical skills to make critical judgments regarding terminology, including expertise in the use of translation resources, monolingual reference materials, and online material.
• Write in their native language fluently, but still have professional command of the non‑native language.
• 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

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.