Vietnamese Translator, DOJ LSS

The Unconventional; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Vietnamese Translator to support the Department of Justice with critical linguistic services. This role involves translating various legal documents and media while ensuring confidentiality and accuracy. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in translation, with a minimum of two years’ experience and the ability to navigate complex legal vocabulary. Join a dedicated team that values ethical service and contribute to meaningful government projects. If you are passionate about language and law, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of translation experience required.
• Must have ILR 3 minimum or equivalent language test scores.
• Fluency in both English and a foreign language is essential.

Responsibilities

• Translate, interpret, and transcribe legal documents and media content.
• Ensure confidentiality and accuracy in all translations.
• Work with sensitive materials requiring strict controls.

Skills

Translation

Interpretation

Transcription

Legal Vocabulary

Confidentiality

Bilingual Communication

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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: Vietnamese Translator, DOJ LSS

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

Category: Contractors

Job Description:

Summary:

The Unconventional (TU) is seeking a qualified Translator 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.

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:

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in translation.
• 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.
• Know specialized vocabulary 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