Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Global Language Strategies, a business headquartered in the Washington, D.C. metro region, is currently seeking a professional freelance linguist to translate, edit, and/or transcribe legal documents from English to Korean. The role involves providing accurate translations and editing legal documents while demonstrating a strong command of legal terminology in both languages.
Responsibilities
• Provide accurate translation, editing of documents, and/or transcription of audio files involving law enforcement and legal subject matter from English to Korean
• Edit audio transcriptions that include slang and idioms
• 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
Skills
• U.S. Citizenship
• A U.S. citizen willing to undergo a U.S. government background check to obtain a Public Trust Clearance
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• At least 3 years of experience in legal documentation, translating, and/or editing between English and a foreign language
• Or 3 years of experience performing audio transcription with the ability to use software to enhance sound and equipment to aid in transcription
• Familiar with legal terminology in both English and the target foreign language(s)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Translators and editors must proficiently use CAT tools, such as Trados
• ATA, NAJIT, or other relevant professional certification
Benefits
• Remote
• Freelance
• Flexible schedule
Company Overview
• Global Language Strategies (GLS) is an 8a certified woman-owned small business focused on the provision of quality certified translation, interpretation, distance learning and program/project management services. It was founded in 2012, and is headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, US, with a workforce of 2-10 employees. Its website is http://gl-strategies.com.
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