Montenegrin Translator, DOJ LSS

Yorktown Systems Group; Washington; Remote; USD 34,440 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

A leading defense contracting firm is seeking a qualified Montenegrin Translator to provide translation and interpretation services for the Department of Justice. Responsibilities include translating legal documents and providing ancillary linguistic support. Candidates must possess profound knowledge of both Montenegrin and English, with specific experience in legal contexts. The position also necessitates U.S. citizenship and an active security clearance. This is a part-time contract role based in the National Capital Region with remote options.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of translation experience.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Active Public Trust or higher security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Translate legal, medical, and technical documents.
• Provide interpretation for legal proceedings.
• Adhere to code of linguist ethics.

Skills

Montenegrin language proficiency

English language proficiency

Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT) tools proficiency

Research and analytical skills

Tools

SDL Trados Studio

Job description

Job Title

Unconventional (TU) Translator – Montenegrin

Location

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

Job Description

Summary

The Unconventional (TU) is seeking a qualified Montenegrin Translator to support the Department of Justice (DOJ) with Translation, Interpretation, Transcription and other Linguistic Support Services (LSS). This work includes translating written and electronic documents, video and audio media (e.g., compact discs, .wav files), and providing ancillary services such as court and deposition interpretation. Source material will cover legal, business, public administrative, medical, scientific, financial, historical, geographical and military terminology, as well as technology-related concepts in the sciences. The translator will handle legal, highly technical, and informal texts, ranging from medical and autopsy reports to cryptocurrency transaction records, warrants, treaties, and sensitive law‑enforcement communications. All materials are deemed sensitive and require strict confidentiality and security controls.

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of translation experience.
• Qualifying scores ILR 3 minimum or equivalent on language/translation tests.
• Must have lived for 3 of the last 5 years in the U.S. (not necessarily consecutive).
• Must have at least 1 year of experience with a law‑enforcement and/or legal department.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Know both English and Montenegrin vocabularies—including formal, legal, diplomatic, consultative, casual, slang, idiosyncratic, and regionalisms.
• Know specialized vocabulary in both languages related to governmental missions, and possess research and analytical skills for critical terminology judgments.
• Write natively in Montenegrin and hold professional command of English.
• Produce translations that are factually and conceptually accurate, with no added‑or‑omitted details.
• Preserve tone and register of source materials.
• Adhere to relevant code of linguist ethics.
• Proficient in Computer‑Assisted Translation (CAT) tools, especially SDL Trados Studio.

Clearance

Active Public Trust or higher security clearance required.

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, or any other non‑merit‑based factor protected by law. The company also takes affirmative action as required by law to ensure opportunities for minority groups, females, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, veterans with Armed Forces service medals, and qualified disabled persons.