Thai Reviewer/Editor/Certifier, DOJ LSS

Yorktown Systems Group; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Thai Reviewer/Editor/Certifier to support the Department of Justice by translating and interpreting various legal materials. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience and fluency in both languages, coupled with specialized knowledge of legal terminologies and practices. This full-time remote position offers the opportunity to contribute to critical linguistic support services while adhering to ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in translation and editing.
• ILR 4 or equivalent language test scores.
• U.S. citizenship and residency requirements.

Responsibilities

• Translate legal documents and audio/video content.
• Provide interpretation services for court proceedings.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive materials.

Skills

English proficiency

Editing skills

Translation expertise

Research skills

Analytical skills

Knowledge of specialized vocabulary

Tools

SDL Trados Studio

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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). Activities may include translating documents (written and electronic), video and audio media content (e.g., CDs, .wav files), and providing ancillary services such as court and deposition interpretation. Source material will contain legal, business, administrative, medical, scientific, financial, historical, geographical, and military terminology, including technology-related concepts in sciences (chemical, physical, cyber). The specialized terminology varies considerably from everyday usage in target or source languages.

The materials to be translated, transcribed, or interpreted are legal in nature and may be provided in various formats, including electronic or hard copies of books, reports, legal documents, multimedia presentations, spreadsheets, emails, SMS/MMS messages, and audio/video files. The content can range from highly complex, technical, and specialized information to informal language and textspeak. Examples include medical reports, chemical lab reports, financial statements, legal warrants, treaties, statutes, regulations, court decisions, and sensitive law enforcement information. All materials are considered sensitive, requiring strict confidentiality and control measures.

Requirements:

• Minimum of five (5) years of recent experience in the required language with superior English and editing skills.
• Qualifying scores of ILR 4 or equivalent on language/translation tests.
• Resided in the U.S. for at least 3 of the last 5 years (not necessarily consecutive).
• At least 1 year of experience working with law enforcement or legal departments.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Proficiency in both English and the foreign language, including formal, legal, diplomatic, and casual contexts, with knowledge of slang and regionalisms.
• Knowledge of specialized vocabulary related to government roles and missions, with research and analytical skills for terminology judgment.
• Native-level fluency in their language and professional command of the non-native language.
• Ability to translate accurately, preserving tone and register, without omissions or additions.
• Adherence to linguist ethics.
• Proficiency in Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT) tools, especially SDL Trados Studio.

Clearance: Active Public Trust or higher security clearance.

Location: Remote / National Capitol Region / Various CONUS Locations.

Travel: Some travel may be required.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Administrative

Industries

• Defense and Space Manufacturing