Remote Samoan Interpreter for DOJ Legal LSS (Part-Time)

Yorktown Systems Group; Washington; Remote; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading government service provider is seeking a part-time Samoan Interpreter to assist the Department of Justice with linguistic support services. Responsibilities include translating and interpreting various sensitive legal materials under tight deadlines. Candidates must be fluent in both English and Samoan, have extensive experience in legal environments, and possess a strong understanding of legal terminology. Successful applicants will need to maintain confidentiality while providing accurate translations and interpretations under the pressure of strict timelines.

Qualifications

• Specialized training in interpreting field or extensive experience in court/legal environments.
• Minimum of four years of experience in language interpretation.
• Qualifying scores ILR 3 minimum or equivalent on language tests.
• Must have lived 3 of the last 5 years in the U.S.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Know both English and foreign language vocabularies.
• Speak English and foreign language fluently.
• Interpret accurately without changes or omissions.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpretation services within 3 hours of Government request.

Skills

Fluent English

Knowledge of legal terminology

Proficient in Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT) tools

Interpretation service within 3 hours of request

Tools

SDL Trados Studio

Job description

A leading government service provider is seeking a part-time Samoan Interpreter to assist the Department of Justice with linguistic support services. Responsibilities include translating and interpreting various sensitive legal materials under tight deadlines. Candidates must be fluent in both English and Samoan, have extensive experience in legal environments, and possess a strong understanding of legal terminology. Successful applicants will need to maintain confidentiality while providing accurate translations and interpretations under the pressure of strict timelines.