Kurdish Reviewer/Editor/Certifier, DOJ LSS

The Unconventional; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a skilled Kurdish Reviewer/Editor/Certifier to provide essential linguistic support to the Department of Justice. This role involves translating, editing, and certifying a variety of legal documents and media, ensuring that all translations are accurate and maintain the integrity of the original content. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in both Kurdish and English, with a deep understanding of legal terminology and the ability to handle sensitive information with care. If you are passionate about language and committed to delivering high-quality services, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a vital field.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Remote work options

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Kurdish language with superior English skills.
• Experience with law enforcement or legal departments required.

Responsibilities

• Translate, edit, and certify legal documents and media content.
• Ensure accuracy and confidentiality of sensitive materials.

Skills

Kurdish language proficiency

English language proficiency

Editing skills

Legal terminology knowledge

Translation skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Translation software

Legal documentation tools

Job description

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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.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION: 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. Our leadership team is composed primarily of Veterans who are now serving in a corporate environment rather than in uniform. Our customer's missions become our own and we are committed to working as a team to achieve success. Because of the depth and experiences of our corporate leadership, we can assure all our customers that "we will do what we say we can do" and will focus on our customer's missions rather than corporate goals. Our business model is based on a personal commitment from our leaders to maintain contact with our customers to continually and consistently gauge our performance. Yorktown Systems Group was founded on the idea that providing quality and ethical services with a laser focus on our customer's goals is an effective long-term business model. Our mission, therefore, is to help our customers meet their requirements and goals.

Job Title: Kurdish Reviewer/Editor/Certifier

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

Category: Contractors

Job Description:

Summary: The Unconventional (TU) is seeking a qualified Kurdish Reviewer/Editor/Certifier 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 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 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; 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, 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.

Clearance: Active Public Trust or higher security clearance

Location: Remote / National Capitol Region / Various CONUS Locations