Polish 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 looking for a skilled Polish Reviewer/Editor/Certifier to support the Department of Justice. This role involves translating and editing sensitive legal documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality. Candidates should have extensive experience in linguistic services, particularly within legal contexts, and must possess a deep understanding of both Polish and English terminologies. Join a team dedicated to providing essential support in a dynamic environment where your expertise will significantly impact the quality of legal communication. If you are passionate about language and law, this opportunity is a perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Polish language and superior English editing skills.
• Must have legal terminology knowledge and research skills.

Responsibilities

• Translate documents and multimedia content accurately and confidentially.
• Provide linguistic support services for the Department of Justice.

Skills

Polish Language Proficiency

English Editing Skills

Legal Terminology Knowledge

Research and Analytical Skills

Translation Accuracy

Education

Experience in Linguistic Support Services

Experience with Law Enforcement

Job description

Polish Reviewer/Editor/Certifier, DOJ LSS - (1793)

Job Title: Polish Reviewer/Editor/Certifier, DOJ LSS

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

Category: Contractors

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 may include the translation of documents and video/audio media content, 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, including technology-related concepts.

The material to be translated, transcribed, or interpreted is legal in nature and may be provided in various formats, including electronic or hard copies of documents, multimedia presentations, and audio or video files. The substance of the materials may vary from highly complex and specialized information to informal language.

All material made available to the Contractor will be considered "sensitive," requiring strict controls and confidentiality measures.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience 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 in formal, legal, diplomatic, consultative, and casual modes of communication.
• Know specialized vocabulary in both English and the foreign language related to the Government’s varied roles and missions, and possess research and analytical skills.
• Write in their native language fluently and 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 Capital Region / Various CONUS Locations