Malay Translator & Editor for DOJ LSS – Remote

Yorktown Systems Group; Washington; Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

A government service contractor is seeking a part-time Malay Reviewer/Editor/Certifier to support the Department of Justice with various linguistic services. Applicants must have at least five years of experience in Malay with superior English skills and valid ILR scores. This role involves translating sensitive legal documents while ensuring accuracy and confidentiality. Candidates must also be U.S. citizens and familiar with legal terminology and CAT tools like SDL Trados Studio.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in Malay and proficiency in English.
• Qualifying score ILR 4 minimum or equivalent on tests.
• Must have resided in the U.S. for three of the last five years.

Responsibilities

• Translate, edit, and certify documents for the Department of Justice.
• Handle sensitive legal material requiring confidentiality.
• Preserve tone and register of source documents.

Skills

Editing skills

Legal vocabulary

Research and analytical skills

Proficiency in SDL Trados Studio

Tools

Computer-Assisted Translation tools

Job description

A government service contractor is seeking a part-time Malay Reviewer/Editor/Certifier to support the Department of Justice with various linguistic services. Applicants must have at least five years of experience in Malay with superior English skills and valid ILR scores. This role involves translating sensitive legal documents while ensuring accuracy and confidentiality. Candidates must also be U.S. citizens and familiar with legal terminology and CAT tools like SDL Trados Studio.