Legal Translator, Editor and Transcriber

Global Language Strategies; Fairfax (VA); Remote; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Legal Translator, Editor, and Transcriber, where your expertise in legal terminology and language skills will shine. This remote, freelance position offers a flexible schedule, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life. With a focus on translating and editing legal documents, you'll ensure accuracy and quality while adhering to client standards. Ideal for mid-senior level professionals, this role requires strong proficiency in multiple languages and a commitment to maintaining high ethical standards. Embrace the opportunity to contribute to meaningful legal work from the comfort of your home.

Benefits

Flexible Schedule

Remote Work

Freelance Opportunity

Qualifications

• 3+ years of legal translation/editing experience between English and a foreign language.
• 3+ years of audio transcription experience with appropriate software.

Responsibilities

• Translate, edit, and transcribe legal documents and audio files.
• Ensure high-quality work following client style guides and standards.

Skills

Legal Translation

Editing

Transcription

Legal Terminology Knowledge

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Proficiency in CAT Tools

Native-level proficiency in foreign languages

Near-native English skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Equivalent Experience

Tools

MS Office

Trados Studio

Job description

Legal Translator, Editor and Transcriber

Join to apply for the Legal Translator, Editor and Transcriber role at Global Language Strategies.

Benefits:

• Remote
• 1099 Contractor
• Freelance with a flexible schedule

Position Details:

• Language requirements include Armenian, Belarusian, Bosnian, Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, Latvian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Polish, Serbian, Slovak, Slovene, or Ukrainian, with native-level proficiency and near-native English skills.

Job Duties:

• Translate, edit, and transcribe legal documents and audio files involving law enforcement, forensic, and legal subjects.
• Edit audio transcriptions, including slang and idioms.
• Edit legal documents like affidavits and depositions, demonstrating strong legal terminology knowledge in both languages.
• Ensure high-quality work following client style guides and standards.
• Use domain-specific terminology accurately.
• Review and certify the work of other translators as needed.
• Proficiently use MS Office and CAT tools like Trados Studio.
• Maintain a high standard of ethics in all work.

Minimum Requirements:

• Willingness to undergo a U.S. government background check for a Public Trust Clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• At least 3 years of legal translation/editing experience between English and a foreign language.
• At least 3 years of audio transcription experience with appropriate software.
• Familiarity with legal terminology in both languages.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CAT tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Documented bilingual legal translation, editing, or transcription experience.
• Professional certification from ATA, NAJIT, or similar organizations.

This is a remote, freelance position suitable for mid-senior level professionals.