Kurdish Transcriber, DOJ LSS
Remote · Washington, District of Columbia, United States or US
Job Summary
Kurdish Transcriber role supporting the DOJ Linguistic Support Services. Responsibilities include translating, transcribing, and interpreting a wide range of legal documents and multimedia content (audio/video) with highly specialized topics across medical, chemical, financial, corporate, and regulatory domains. Candidate must have at least 3 years of language transcription experience, ILR 3 minimum or equivalent, and 1 year in a law enforcement/legal setting. Must be a U.S. citizen, naturalized citizen, or Green Card holder with SSN. Fluency in English and a foreign language, with the ability to handle formal, diplomatic, and casual registers, and to maintain confidentiality with sensitive materials. Active Public Trust or higher security clearance is required. Remote work available with National Capital Region and CONUS locations; some travel may be required. Must maintain fidelity to source material, preserve tone, and adhere to linguist ethics.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in language transcription
- Qualifying 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.
- 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
- Know specialized vocabulary 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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