Freelance Legal Translators, Transcribers, and Interpreters

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate translation of documents involving law enforcement and legal subjects
• Transcribe audio files and translate them into target language
• Communicate fluently in English orally and in writing
• Translate in accordance with designated style and quality standards
• Use domain-specific terminology
• Review the quality of other translators’ work as needed
• Interpret accurately, while preserving the tone and register, and abiding by the code of ethics

Requirements

• Proficient in translating between English and a foreign language
• Proficient in interpreting between English and a foreign language
• Experience in audio transcription
• Experience as a professional translator, editor, transcriber, interpreter, journalist, writer, or legal professional
• Familiarity with legal terminology
• Will to undergo a U.S. government background check
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Law degree, paralegal certificate, or court interpreting experience preferred
• Experience with editing, audio transcription, or interpreting preferred
• Security clearance preferred