Korean Transcriber, DOJ LSS

The Unconventional; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a skilled Korean Transcriber to provide essential linguistic support to the Department of Justice. This role involves translating and transcribing a wide range of sensitive legal documents and media, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality at all times. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in language transcription, legal terminology, and the ability to handle complex materials with precision. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to critical legal processes, and enjoy the flexibility of remote work while making a significant impact in the field of linguistics.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in language transcription required.
• Must know specialized legal vocabulary in both English and foreign languages.

Responsibilities

• Translate, transcribe, and interpret sensitive legal materials accurately.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to linguist ethics.

Skills

Language transcription

Legal terminology

Translation accuracy

Confidentiality measures

Colloquial slang

Education

Experience in language transcription

Experience with law enforcement/legal department

Job description

Job Title

Korean Transcriber, DOJ LSS

Location

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

Category

Contractors

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:

• 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; Naturalized citizen; or Green Card holder with a Social Security Number.
• 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.

Clearance: Active Public Trust or higher security clearance

Location: Remote / National Capitol Region / Various CONUS Locations