TRANSLATOR - LEGAL

Prisma-International,-Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma International, Inc. seeks US-based professional legal translators to join an independent contractor team. You will translate, edit, and proofread from English into your native language using XTM CAT tool, ensuring high-quality, human translation.

Requirements include ATA or DSHS LTC certification, 2 years' court translation experience, and proficiency with MS Word and Adobe Acrobat. The role emphasizes strict adherence to ethics, MSA, and project guidelines.

Qualifications

• ATA Certified or DSHS LTC Certified in the target language pair.
• Two years of experience translating for U.S. state courts and judicial offices.
• Fluent in English and the target language.
• Experience with modern CAT tools; XTM provided by Prisma.
• Proficiency with PC/MAC, MS Word, and Adobe Acrobat markup tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide purely human written translations using a CAT tool (XTM provided).
• Adhere to project work instructions, glossaries, and reference materials.
• Ensure source content's style and register are suitable for the target language.
• Perform quality checks to ensure accurate translations.
• Deliver completed jobs by deadlines and budgets.
• Review target PDFs for accuracy using Adobe mark-up tools.
• Communicate professionally with Prisma team members.
• Participate in quality management processes (CARs, RCAs).
• Protect sensitive information (PHI, PII, SBU).
• Follow Prisma's MSA and Vendor Guide.

Skills

Legal translation expertise

Fluent in English & target language

PC & MAC proficiency

Tools

XTM CAT Tool

Adobe Acrobat markup tools

MS Word & PDF with fillable fields

Job description

TRANSLATOR Job Posting - Prisma International

About Prisma International, Inc. - Prisma is a dynamic and growing language services provider committed to delivering exceptional translation solutions to clients worldwide. We pride ourselves on our dedication to linguistic excellence and client satisfaction.

We are seeking US-based professional LEGAL TRANSLATORS to join our independent contractor team. You will be providing written translation, editing and proofreading from English into your native (target) language. You must meet all minimum requirements listed below. Project assignments are assigned on an as-needed basis according to your availability.

LANGUAGES

TIER 1 - Azerbaijani, Bulgarian, Cebuano, Chamorro, Dutch, Estonian, Fulani, Greek, Gujarati, Hebrew, Hmong, Hungarian, Igbo, Ilocano, Ilonggo, Indonesian, Italian, Karen, Kikuyu, Kinyarwanda, Kurdish, Latvian, Lingala, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Malay, Malayalam, Marathi, Marshallese, Mongolian, Nepali, Oromo, Palauan, Rohingya, Rundi, Shona, Sinhalese, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Somali, Swahili, Tajik, Tamil, Telugu, Turkish, Turkmen, Twi, Uzbek, Wolof, Yoruba, Zulu.

TIER 2 - Chuukese, Czech, Ewe, Finnish, Georgian, Hakha Chin, Khmu, Kyrgyz, Luganda, Mandinka, Norwegian, Soninke, Tongan.

TIER 3 - Dinka, Kayah, Kosrean, Kunama, Iu Mien, Navajo, Nuer, Pohnpeian, Runyoro, Sangho, Tibetan.

If your language specialty is not listed above, you are welcome to apply if you meet all requirements.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

- You must meet ALL of the following requirements:

• ATA Certified - or - DSHS LTC Certified in the target language pair. One of these certifications is required.
• Demonstrated subject matter expertise in legal terminology, judicial procedures and court forms.
• Adhere to the ATA Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility.
• Two years of experience providing written translations to U.S. state courts and judicial offices.
• Adhere to Prisma's Master Service Agreement (MSA), related MSA Addenda.
• Fluent in English and the target language.
• Experience and ability to use modern CAT tools - we provide XTM to you.
• Ability to work with PC and MAC formats including MS Word, Adobe Acrobat, PDFs with fillable fields, rich text, and XML/text blocks. You must have Adobe Acrobat on your device and know how to use Adobe's markup tools in a PDF file.
• Reliable desktop PC or laptop with dedicated, secure, high-speed internet connection.

TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide purely human written translations using a Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT) tool. We provide XTM access to you. Machine/AI translation is strictly prohibited.
• Adhere to all project work instructions, glossaries andreference materials provided to you.
• Ensure the source content'sconcept, style and register are culturally and linguisticallyappropriate for the target language.
• Perform languagequality check steps (before delivery)to ensure the target translation is error-free andtrue to the meaning of the source document.
• Deliver completedjobs by given deadlinesandproject budgets.
• Review formattedtarget language PDF files for accuracy; mark any corrections needed. Using Adobe mark-up tools is required.
• Communicate in a timely and professionalmanner with Prisma team members.
• Willfully participate in quality management processes, e.g.Corrective Action Reports (CARs),Root Cause Analyses (RCAs), solution implementation.
• Take all measures necessary to protect andkeep private sensitive information shared with you to carry out translation projects(e.g.PHI, PII, SBU).
• Adhere topolicies and processes defined in Prisma's Master Service Agreement (MSA) and the Prisma Vendor Guide.

OTHER ATTRIBUTES

• Excellent communication skills and quick responses to Prisma project team requests.
• Ability to accommodate fast turnarounds for small word count projects.
• After hours andweekend ability is a plus.

See full list of minimum requirements above.