Urdu Reviewer/Editor/Certifier, DOJ LSS

The Unconventional; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization is seeking a skilled Reviewer/Editor/Certifier to provide vital linguistic support services to the Department of Justice. This role involves translating and interpreting legal documents and media, ensuring accuracy and adherence to ethical standards. Candidates should possess a strong command of both English and a foreign language, alongside extensive experience in legal contexts. Join a dedicated team of professionals committed to delivering quality services to government clients, where your expertise will play a crucial role in supporting justice and communication. This is an exciting opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in a meaningful field.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in translation and editing, especially in legal contexts.
• Must have qualifying scores ILR 4 minimum or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Translate, interpret, and transcribe legal documents and media content.
• Ensure accuracy and preservation of tone in translations.

Skills

Translation

Editing

Interpretation

Transcription

Legal Vocabulary

Education

Experience in Linguistic Support Services

Experience with Law Enforcement

Job description

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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, or any other non-merit-based factor. 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 to ensure that minority group individuals, females, disabled veterans, and qualified disabled persons are considered for promotional opportunities.

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. Our mission is to help our customers meet their requirements and goals.

Job Title: Reviewer/Editor/Certifier

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

Category: Contractors

Job Description:

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). Responsibilities include the translation of documents and media content, as well as ancillary services such as court and deposition interpretation. The material to be translated, transcribed, or interpreted is legal in nature and may include a variety of formats.

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; 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.
• Know specialized vocabulary in both English and the foreign language related to the Government’s varied roles and missions.
• 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.

Clearance: Active Public Trust or higher security clearance

Location: Remote / National Capitol Region / Various CONUS Locations