Mam Translator, DOJ LSS
Remote · United States or US
Job Summary
Mam Translator to support the Department of Justice (DOJ) with translation, interpretation, transcription and other Linguistic Support Services (LSS). Materials include legal, business, public administrative, medical, scientific, financial, historical, geographical, and military terminology across documents and multimedia. Duties cover translating written/electronic documents and audio/video content; court and deposition interpretation; handling sensitive material with strict confidentiality; leveraging CAT tools (SDL Trados Studio); and ensuring linguistic accuracy, proper tone, and regulatory compliance for English and a foreign language. Requires ILR 3 or equivalent, at least two years in translation, U.S. residency in the last five years, experience with law enforcement/legal departments, U.S. citizenship, and active Public Trust or higher clearance. Remote work available with National Capital Region and CONUS locations; some travel may be required.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in translation
- ILR 3 minimum or equivalent on language/translation tests
- Must have lived 3 of the last 5 years in the U.S.
- At least 1 year of experience with a law enforcement and/or legal department
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Know both English and foreign language vocabularies used in formal, legal, diplomatic, consultative, and casual modes of communication
- Know specialized vocabulary in English and foreign language related to Government’s varied roles and missions
- Write in native language fluently, but with professional command of non-native language
- Translate accurately without changes, omissions, or additions
- Preserve tone and register of source materials
- Abide by linguist ethics
- Proficient in using CAT tools, SDL Trados Studio
- Clearance: Active Public Trust or higher security clearance
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