Transcriber (Spanish), DOJ LSS

The Unconventional; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team supporting the Department of Justice as a Transcriber. This role involves translating and transcribing sensitive legal documents and media, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality. Ideal for those with a strong background in language services and legal terminology, this position offers the opportunity to work remotely while contributing to essential government services. If you have a passion for linguistics and a commitment to quality, this could be your next career move with a company that values ethical service and professional integrity.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in language transcription required.
• Must know specialized vocabulary in legal contexts.

Responsibilities

• Provide transcription, translation, and interpretation services for DOJ.
• Handle sensitive legal materials with confidentiality.

Skills

Language transcription

Legal terminology

Translation skills

Interpretation skills

Confidentiality measures

Knowledge of colloquial slang

Education

Experience in legal departments

U.S. citizenship or equivalent

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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: Transcriber (Spanish), DOJ LSS

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

Category: Contractors

Job Description:

Summary:

The Unconventional (TU) is seeking a qualified Transcriber 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.

Source material will contain legal, business, public administrative, medical, scientific, financial, historical, geographical, and military terminology, and concepts, including those dealing with technology as used in the sciences (chemical, physical, cyber). The specialized terminology used to express concepts in any of the given subject areas usually vary considerably from everyday usage in any of the target or source languages in question.

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.

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:

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in language transcription.
• Qualifying scores ILR 3 minimum or equivalent in listening, comprehension, and writing 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.
• Know specialized vocabulary (and terminology) in both English and the foreign language related to the Government’s varied roles and missions.
• Write in English and foreign language fluently, including regionalisms and colloquial slang without altering meaning.
• 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.

Clearance: Active Public Trust or higher security clearance

Location: Remote / National Capitol Region / Various CONUS Locations