Thai Interpreter, DOJ LSS

The Unconventional; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is on the lookout for a skilled Interpreter to join their team in providing essential linguistic support to the Department of Justice. This role involves translating, interpreting, and transcribing a variety of legal documents and media, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality at all times. The ideal candidate will possess specialized training and extensive experience in legal environments, with the ability to respond promptly to interpretation requests. By joining this dynamic organization, you will play a crucial role in facilitating communication and understanding within the legal system, making a significant impact on justice delivery. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for language, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in language interpretation required.
• Must have specialized training in the interpreting field.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpretation services within 3 hours of request.
• Translate and transcribe sensitive legal documents and media.

Skills

Language Interpretation

Legal Vocabulary

Confidentiality Measures

Court Interpretation

Fluency in English and Foreign Language

Education

Specialized Training in Interpreting

Experience in Legal Environments

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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.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION: Yorktown Systems Group, Inc., and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, are a committed team of dedicated former military and civilian professionals who believe in providing ethical and quality services to Government customers. Our leadership team is composed primarily of Veterans who are now serving in a corporate environment rather than in uniform.

Job Title: Interpreter

Location: National Capital Region (NCR) - Washington, DC 20540 US (Primary)

Category: Contractors

Job Description:

Summary: The Unconventional (TU) is seeking a qualified Interpreter to support the Department of Justice (DOJ) with Translation, Interpretation, Transcription, and other Linguistic Support Services (LSS). Such activities may include the 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.

The material to be translated, transcribed, or interpreted is legal in nature. Materials may be provided to the Contractor in a variety of formats, including 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 substance of the materials may vary widely from highly complex, technical, and specialized information to very informal, street language and textspeak.

All of the material made available to the Contractor will be considered “sensitive,” requiring that strict controls and confidentiality measures are in place at all times.

Job Requirements:

Additional specific duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Provide interpretation services within (3) hours of request of the Government.

Required Qualifications:

• Specialized training in the interpreting field and/or extensive experience in court or legal environments in the required language, and able to provide this service within (3) hours of request.
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in language interpretation in the mode required by the assignment.
• Qualifying scores ILR 3 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; Naturalized citizen; or Green Card holder with a Social Security Number.
• 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.
• Speak in English and foreign language fluently, including regionalisms and colloquial slang without altering meaning.
• Interpret 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.

Clearance: Active Public Trust or higher security clearance

Location: Remote / National Capitol Region / Various CONUS Locations