Pashto Reviewer/Editor/Certifier, DOJ LSS

Yorktown Systems Group; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Yorktown Systems Group is seeking a Pashto Reviewer/Editor/Certifier to provide vital translation and interpretation services for the Department of Justice. Candidates must have extensive experience in linguistic support, particularly in legal contexts, and possess necessary citizenship and language certifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years experience in Pashto with editing skills.
• Fluency in both English and Pashto, with legal communication proficiency.
• Experience with law enforcement or legal departments.

Responsibilities

• Translate legal documents and media content accurately.
• Interpret court and deposition proceedings.
• Handle sensitive information with confidentiality.

Skills

Translation

Editing

Legal Vocabulary

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

U.S. Citizenship

ILR 4 or equivalent in language tests

Tools

SDL Trados Studio

Job description

Pashto Reviewer/Editor/Certifier, DOJ LSS

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Summary: The Unconventional (TU) is seeking a qualified Reviewer/Editor/Certifier to support the Department of Justice (DOJ) with Translation, Interpretation, Transcription, and other Linguistic Support Services (LSS). Activities include translating documents and media content, as well as court and deposition interpretation. Source materials involve legal, medical, scientific, financial, historical, geographical, and military terminology, including technology-related concepts in sciences such as chemistry, physics, and cyber.

The material to be translated or interpreted is legal in nature and may include various formats like books, reports, legal documents, multimedia presentations, emails, and audio/video files. The content can range from highly technical to informal and street language, often involving sensitive information requiring strict confidentiality.

Requirements:

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in the required language within the past ten years, with superior skills in English and editing.
• ILR 4 or equivalent score in language/translation tests.
• Resided in the U.S. for at least 3 of the last 5 years (not necessarily consecutive).
• At least 1 year of experience working with law enforcement or legal departments.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Proficiency in formal, legal, diplomatic, and casual communication modes in both English and the foreign language, including slang and regionalisms.
• Knowledge of specialized vocabulary in both languages related to government roles and missions, with research and analytical skills.
• Fluent in native language writing, with professional command of the non-native language.
• Ability to translate accurately, preserving tone and register, and abide by linguist ethics.
• Proficiency in Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT) tools, especially SDL Trados Studio.

Clearance: Active Public Trust or higher security clearance.

Location: Remote / National Capitol Region / Various CONUS Locations.

Travel: Some travel may be required.

Additional Information:

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Administrative
• Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing