Remote Chinese Translator for Legal/LSS (DOJ) — Public Trust

Yorktown Systems Group; Washington; Remote; USD 34,440 - 61,992; Part time

Job summary

A government contractor specializing in linguistic services is seeking a qualified Chinese Translator to support the Department of Justice with various translation, transcription, and interpretation tasks. Candidates must have at least two years of translation experience and an understanding of legal terminology, as well as be proficient in English and the required foreign language. The role will involve translating documents and media related to various legal contexts, requiring a strong command of professional language use. This part-time position is remote or based in the National Capital Region.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience in translation.
• ILR 3 minimum or equivalent on language/translation tests.
• Must have lived 3 of the last 5 years in the U.S.
• At least 1 year of experience with a law enforcement and/or legal department.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

• Support DOJ with Translation and Linguistic Support Services.
• Translate various legal documents and multimedia content.
• Ensure confidentiality and sensitivity of materials.

Skills

Translation proficiency

Knowledge of legal terminology

Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT) tools

Research and analytical skills

Fluent in English and foreign languages

Tools

SDL Trados Studio

Job description

A government contractor specializing in linguistic services is seeking a qualified Chinese Translator to support the Department of Justice with various translation, transcription, and interpretation tasks. Candidates must have at least two years of translation experience and an understanding of legal terminology, as well as be proficient in English and the required foreign language. The role will involve translating documents and media related to various legal contexts, requiring a strong command of professional language use. This part-time position is remote or based in the National Capital Region.