Global Language Strategies LLC
English to Spanish - Legal Documentation Translator and Editor
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Translate, edit, and transcribe legal documents and audio from English to Spanish; apply legal terminology and client style guides; certify and review translations; mirror source formatting in MS Office; use CAT tools.
This is a remote position.
Certified English to Spanish - Legal Documentation Translator, Editor, and/or Transcriber (Remote)
*Status: Freelance Contractor / As needed
*****Requirements: U.S. Citizenship*****
Global Language Strategies, a language service provider headquartered in the Washington, D.C. Region, is currently seeking a professional freelance linguist to translate, edit, and/or transcribe legal documents from English to Spanish. This is a remote position, as needed.
Job Duties:
- Provide accurate translation, editing of documents, and/or transcription of audio files involving law enforcement and legal subject matter from English to Spanish
- Edit legal documents, such as affidavits, depositions, etc., while demonstrating a strong command of legal terminology in both English and the target language
- Excellent written communication skills in English and the target foreign language, with Advanced Proficiency (reading/speaking/listening, writing) level 3-plus in English and the foreign target language, as assessed by the International Language Roundtable (ILR) scale
- Translate, edit, and/or transcribe following the government client’s style guides and quality standards
- Use domain-specific terminology
- Review and certify other translators’ work quality, as needed
- Highly proficient in MS Office, with the ability to mirror source document format in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Familiar with the use of CAT tools, such as Trados Studio
Requirements
1. A U.S. citizen willing to process and complete the required documentation in order to obtain a U.S. security clearance, including fingerprinting.
2. At least two years of experience translating and editing legal documentation.
3. ATA, NAJIT, ProZ certified. - English to Spanish.
4. Available at least 15 hours per week to accept assignments.
5. Highly proficient in MS Office, with the ability to mirror source document format in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
6. Familiar with the use of CAT tools, such as Trados Studio.
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