Russian Reviewer/Editor/Certifier, DOJ LSS

Yorktown Systems Group; Washington; Remote; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

A language services provider is seeking a qualified Reviewer/Editor/Certifier based in Washington, DC, to support the Department of Justice. The successful candidate must possess strong editing and translation skills with at least five years of relevant experience, and familiarity with legal terminology. This part-time position involves handling sensitive materials and necessitates a U.S. citizenship. The ideal candidate should also be proficient in Computer-Assisted Translation tools such as SDL Trados Studio.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in the required language.
• Superior skills in English and editing.
• Must have resided in the U.S. for 3 of the last 5 years.
• Experience working with a law enforcement and/or legal department.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Proficient in legal, diplomatic, consultative, and casual vocabularies.

Responsibilities

• Translate various documents accurately without changes.
• Preserve tone and register of source material.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive materials.
• Utilize translation resources and CAT tools to support terminology decisions.

Skills

Editing

Translation

Research and analytical skills

Using Computer-Assisted Translation tools

Knowledge of legal vocabulary

Tools

SDL Trados Studio

Job description

Russian Reviewer/Editor/Certifier, DOJ LSS - (1780)

Job Summary

The Unconventional (TU) is seeking a qualified Reviewer/Editor/Certifier to support the Department of Justice (DOJ) with Translation, Interpretation, Transcription and other Linguistic Support Services (LSS). This role may include translation of all manner of documents (written and electronic) and video and/or audio media content (e.g., compact discs, .wav files), as well as ancillary services such as court and deposition interpretation. Source material will contain legal, business, public administrative, medical, scientific, financial, historical, geographical, and military terminology, including those dealing with technology as used in the sciences (chemical, physical, cyber). All materials are legal in nature and will be provided in various formats such as electronic or hard copies of books, journal articles, reports, manuscripts, letters, legal documents, memoranda, multi‑media presentations, spreadsheets, email correspondence, SMS and MMS messages, and audio or video files. The content may vary from highly technical to informal street language. All material made available to the Contractor will be considered “sensitive,” requiring strict controls and confidentiality measures.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience accumulated within the past ten years in the required language along with superior skills in English and editing.
• Qualifying scores ILR 4 minimum or equivalent on language/translation tests.
• Must have lived 3 of the last 5 years in the U.S. (does not have to be consecutive).
• Must have at least 1 year of experience working with a law enforcement and/or legal department.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Know both English and foreign language vocabularies used in formal, legal, diplomatic, consultative, and casual modes of communication in various contexts, including colloquial slang, idiosyncratic slang, and regionalisms.
• Know specialized vocabulary (and terminology) in both English and the foreign language related to the Government’s varied roles and missions, and possess research and analytical skills to make critical judgments regarding terminology, including expertise in the use of translation resources, monolingual reference materials, and online material.
• Write in their native language fluently, but still have professional command of the non‑native language.
• Translate in a manner that is factually and conceptually accurate without changes, omissions, or additions.
• Preserve the tone and register of source language materials.
• Abide by relevant code of linguist ethics.
• Proficient in using Computer‑Assisted Translation (CAT) tools, with a strong emphasis on SDL Trados Studio.

Job Details

Location: National Capital Region (NCR) – Washington, DC 20540 US (Primary). Remote / National Capitol Region / Various CONUS Locations.

Clearance: Active Public Trust or higher security clearance.

Travel: Some travel may be required.

Job Type: Part‑time.

Exemption Type: Non‑Exempt.

Category: Contractors.

EEO Statement

Yorktown Systems Group, Inc., and its wholly‑owned subsidiaries, are an Equal Opportunity Employer. No employee or applicant for employment is denied equal opportunity because of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, any other non‑merit‑based factor, or other characteristics protected by law. As part of the company's equal employment opportunity policy, Yorktown Systems Group, Inc., and its subsidiaries, will also take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group individuals, females, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities. The Unconventional, LLC is a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Yorktown Systems Group, Inc.