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Punjabi to/from English – Legal Translator, Editor, Transcriber
Location
United States
Posted
98 days ago
Salary
Not specified
Seniority
Senior
Bachelor Degree3 yrs expEnglishPunjabi
Job Description
• Provide accurate translation, editing of documents, and/or transcription of audio files involving law enforcement and legal subject matter from Punjabi 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, 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.
Job 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.
Benefits
- Freelance Contractor
- U.S. Citizenship
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