Remote Japanese Translator & Editor (Legal/Gov)

Ad Astra, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 48,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Ad Astra, Inc. is seeking U.S.-based Japanese linguists for freelance translation, review, and editing work. Roles involve translating between English and Japanese and ensuring accuracy across legal, criminal, and government-related content.

This is a remote, project-based opportunity for candidates located in the United States, with strict eligibility including U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain the government clearance required for some assignments.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and Japanese.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be located in the United States.
• At least two years of professional legal translation experience for translator roles.
• At least five years of relevant professional experience for reviewer/editor roles; experience with legal content.
• Willingness to undergo government clearance process.

Responsibilities

• Translating written content between English and Japanese.
• Reviewing and editing translations for accuracy and quality.
• Ensuring terminology consistency and preserving tone and register.
• Working with legal, technical, and formal content.

Skills

English-Japanese bilingual

Job description

Ad Astra, Inc. is seeking U.S.-based Japanese linguists for freelance translation, review, and editing work. Roles involve translating between English and Japanese and ensuring accuracy across legal, criminal, and government-related content.

This is a remote, project-based opportunity for candidates located in the United States, with strict eligibility including U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain the government clearance required for some assignments.