English to Japanese - Judiciary/Legal - Translator, Editor and/or Transcriber

This is a remote position. English to Japanese - Legal Translator, Editor, and/or Transcriber (Remote)

• Status: Freelance Contractor
• Requirements: U.S. Citizenship

Global Language Strategies, a business 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 Japanese. 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 Japanese.
• 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.

Requirements

• ** 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.
• 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.
• *Preferred Qualifications: **ATA, NAJIT, or other relevant professional certification.