English to Spanish - Legal Documentation Translator and Editor in Katowice

English to Spanish - Legal Documentation Translator and Editor

Certified English toSpanish - Legal Documentation Translator, Editor, and/or Transcriber (Remote) *Status: Freelance Contractor / As needed

Global Language Strategies, a language service provider headquartered in the Washington, D.C. Region, is currently seeking a professional freelance linguist to translate, edit, and/or transcribe legal documents fromEnglish to Spanish.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 fromEnglish to Spanish

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 asTrados Studio Requirements

1. A U.S. citizen willing to process and complete the required documentation in order to obtain a U.S. security clearance, includingfingerprinting.

2. At least two years of experience translating and editing legal documentation.

3. ATA, NAJIT, ProZ certified. - English to Spanish.

4. Available at least 15 hours per week to accept assignments.

5. Highly proficient in MS Office, with the ability to mirror source document format in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

6. Familiar with the use of CAT tools, such asTrados Studio.