Macedonian Transcriber, DOJ LSS
Remote · US
Job Summary
A Transcriber for the Department of Justice Linguistic Support Services program, handling translation, interpretation, transcription, and related linguistic tasks on sensitive legal materials across domains (medical, scientific, financial, regulatory, etc.). Responsibilities include translating written/electronic documents and audio/video content; providing court and deposition interpretation; handling materials with high confidentiality; preserving tone and accuracy across English and a foreign language; and ensuring compliance with linguist ethics and security clearance requirements. Remote work is available within the National Capital Region and various 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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