Remote Chinese Transcriber for Legal & DOJ LSS

Yorktown Systems Group; Washington; On-site; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

A government services contractor is looking for a qualified Chinese Transcriber to support the Department of Justice with various linguistic tasks including translation and transcription of complex legal materials. Candidates must have significant experience in language transcription, a deep understanding of both English and foreign legal vocabularies, and must be proficient with CAT tools like SDL Trados Studio. The position requires a part-time commitment with some travel, and candidates must possess an active Public Trust security clearance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience in language transcription.
• Qualifying scores ILR 3 minimum or equivalent in language tests.
• Need to have lived in the U.S. for 3 of the last 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Support DOJ with translation, interpretation, and transcription.
• Handle legal and technical materials in various formats.
• Ensure confidentiality and control over sensitive material.

Skills

Language transcription experience

Knowledge of legal vocabulary

Fluency in English and foreign language

Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT) tools proficiency

Tools

SDL Trados Studio

Job description

A government services contractor is looking for a qualified Chinese Transcriber to support the Department of Justice with various linguistic tasks including translation and transcription of complex legal materials. Candidates must have significant experience in language transcription, a deep understanding of both English and foreign legal vocabularies, and must be proficient with CAT tools like SDL Trados Studio. The position requires a part-time commitment with some travel, and candidates must possess an active Public Trust security clearance.