Legal Documentation Translator and Editor

We offer a competitive hourly rate, which varies depending on the task and the linguist’s experience. The schedule is flexible, and work is assigned on an as-needed basis. Qualifications: U.S. citizenship is required. Advanced proficiency in English and Turkish, with a strong command of legal terminology in both languages. Experience in translating, editing, and/or transcribing legal documents. Familiarity with CAT tools, such as Trados Studio. Ability to adhere to government client’s style guides and quality standards. Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines. Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with U.S. government clients. Familiarity with law enforcement and legal subject matter. Experience certifying other translators’ work. How to Apply: [REDACTED] About the Company: Global Language Strategies is a language services provider that specializes in providing translation, interpretation, and transcription services to government and commercial clients. We are committed to delivering high-quality language solutions that meet the needs of our clients. Equal Opportunity Employer: [REDACTED] Scam Warning: [REDACTED]" Here is the HTML fragment:

U.S. citizenship required. Freelance contractor position with Global Language Strategies, a language-services provider headquartered in the Washington, D.C. metro region.

About the role

Remote, as-needed freelance work translating, editing, and/or transcribing legal documents from English to Turkish for government and law-enforcement clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate translation, editing, and/or transcription of legal documents and audio files involving law enforcement and legal subject matter from English to Turkish.
• Edit audio transcriptions that include slang and idioms.
• Edit legal documents (affidavits, depositions, etc.) while demonstrating a strong command of legal terminology in both English and Turkish.
• Translate, edit, and/or transcribe following the government client’s style guides and quality standards, using domain-specific terminology.
• Review and certify other translators’ work quality, as needed.
• Mirror source-document format in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Advanced proficiency (ILR level 3-plus) in English and Turkish (reading, speaking, listening, writing).
• Excellent written communication skills in both languages, with a strong command of legal terminology.
• Experience translating, editing, and/or transcribing legal documents.
• Highly proficient in MS Office.
• Familiarity with CAT tools, such as Trados Studio.
• Ability to adhere to government style guides and quality standards.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with U.S. government clients.
• Familiarity with law enforcement and legal subject matter.
• Experience certifying other translators’ work.

Pay

Competitive hourly rate that varies by task and linguist’s experience.

Schedule

Flexible, as-needed assignments.