Yiddish to/from English- Legal Documentation - Translator, Editor and Transcriber

About the position Global Language Strategies, a business headquartered in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan region, is currently seeking professional freelance linguists to translate, edit, and/or transcribe legal documents from Yiddish <> English. This is a remote position, as needed. Responsibilities • Provide accurate translation and/or editing of documents and/or transcription of audio files involving law enforcement and legal subject matter from Yiddish <> English. • 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 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. • Abide by a code of ethics when performing transcription and translation work. Requirements • Is a U.S. citizen willing to undergo a U.S. government background check to obtain a Public Trust Clearance Moderate Level. • 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. • At least 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. Nice-to-haves • ATA, NAJIT, or other relevant professional certification. Benefits • Remote • Flexible Schedule • 1099 Freelance Contractor Apply tot his job Apply To this Job