Remote Legal Translator & Reviewer (Part-Time)

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

Job summary

A government services contractor is seeking a qualified Reviewer/Editor/Certifier to support the Department of Justice with linguistic support services. The role demands translating complex legal and technical documents and requires at least five years of experience in relevant languages. Candidates must possess strong English editing skills and familiarity with law enforcement contexts. This part-time position may involve sensitive materials, thus requiring a high level of confidentiality and active U.S. citizenship.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years experience in translation work.
• Qualifying scores ILR 4 minimum or equivalent.
• Must have lived in the U.S. for 3 of the last 5 years.
• Experience working with law enforcement or legal departments is required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

• Translate documents containing legal and technical information.
• Provide interpretation and transcription services.
• Handle sensitive materials with confidentiality.

Skills

Superior English skills

Editing skills

Knowledge of legal vocabulary

Research and analytical skills

Fluency in foreign language

Proficiency in SDL Trados Studio

Tools

Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT) tools

Job description

A government services contractor is seeking a qualified Reviewer/Editor/Certifier to support the Department of Justice with linguistic support services. The role demands translating complex legal and technical documents and requires at least five years of experience in relevant languages. Candidates must possess strong English editing skills and familiarity with law enforcement contexts. This part-time position may involve sensitive materials, thus requiring a high level of confidentiality and active U.S. citizenship.