Remote Korean Translator for Legal and Government LSS

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

Job summary

A prominent defense contracting company is seeking a part-time Korean Translator to support the Department of Justice. The role involves translating sensitive legal documents and media content while ensuring confidentiality. Candidates should have at least two years of translation experience, legal vocabulary proficiency, and must be a U.S. citizen. This position requires familiarity with Computer-Assisted Translation tools, specifically SDL Trados Studio, and may entail some travel responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of translation experience.
• Qualifying scores ILR 3 minimum or equivalent.
• Must have lived 3 of the last 5 years in the U.S.
• At least 1 year experience with law enforcement/legal department.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Familiar with formal and informal legal vocabularies.
• Research and analytical skills to judge terminology accurately.

Responsibilities

• Translate legal documents, videos, and audio files accurately.
• Interpret sensitive materials while maintaining confidentiality.
• Utilize Computer-Assisted Translation tools effectively.

Skills

Translation experience

Legal vocabulary

Research skills

Fluency in English and Korean

Knowledge of idiomatic expressions

Tools

SDL Trados Studio

Job description

A prominent defense contracting company is seeking a part-time Korean Translator to support the Department of Justice. The role involves translating sensitive legal documents and media content while ensuring confidentiality. Candidates should have at least two years of translation experience, legal vocabulary proficiency, and must be a U.S. citizen. This position requires familiarity with Computer-Assisted Translation tools, specifically SDL Trados Studio, and may entail some travel responsibilities.