Hungarian Transcriber, DOJ LSS
Remote · US
Job Summary
Transcriber to support the Department of Justice with Translation, Interpretation, Transcription and other Linguistic Support Services (LSS). Tasks include translating documents and multimedia content, interpreting court/deposition proceedings, and handling materials spanning medical, legal, financial, historical, and technical domains. Materials are sensitive and require strict confidentiality. Requires minimum 3 years language transcription experience, ILR 3 minimum or equivalent in tests, US residency in the last 5 years, 1+ year experience with law enforcement/legal departments, US citizenship/Naturalized status or Green Card with SSN, bilingual fluency in English and target language, knowledge of specialized vocabulary across government missions, fluent English/foreign-language writing, and adherence to linguist ethics. Active Public Trust or higher clearance required. Remote work is available within the National Capital Region and CONUS locations; some travel may be required.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in language transcription
- Qualifying scores ILR 3 minimum or equivalent in listening, comprehension, and writing on language/translation tests
- Must have lived 3 of the last 5 years in the U.S. (does not have to be consecutive)
- Must have at least 1 year of experience working with a law enforcement and/or legal department
- Must be a U.S. citizen; Naturalized citizen; or Green Card holder with a Social Security Number
- Know both English and foreign language vocabularies used in formal, legal, diplomatic, consultative, and casual modes of communication in various contexts, including colloquial slang, idiosyncratic slang, and regionalisms
- Know specialized vocabulary (and terminology) in both English and the foreign language related to the Government’s varied roles and missions
- Write in English and foreign language fluently, including regionalisms and colloquial slang without altering meaning
- Translate in a manner that is factually and conceptually accurate without changes, omissions, or additions
- Preserve the tone and register of source language materials
- Abide by relevant code of linguist ethics
- Clearance: Active Public Trust or higher security clearance
- Location: Remote / National Capitol Region / Various CONUS Locations
- Travel: Some travel may be required
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