Samoan Transcriber, DOJ LSS
Remote · United States or Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Job Summary
Transcriber/ linguistics support role for the Department of Justice (DOJ) handling translation, interpretation, transcription and other Linguistic Support Services (LSS). Responsibilities include translating documents and media (written, audio, video), including legal, medical, financial, and government terminology; interpreting court and deposition events; preserving tone and accuracy; using CAT tools (SDL Trados Studio); ensuring confidentiality for sensitive material; and complying with linguist ethics. Requires at least 3 years of language transcription experience, ILR 3 or equivalent, U.S. residency history, 1+ year experience with law enforcement/legal departments, U.S. citizenship, bilingual fluency in English and target language, and security clearance. Remote work options with 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
- 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
- Proficient in using Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT) tools, with a strong emphasis on SDL Trados Studio
- Clearance: Active Public Trust or higher security clearance
- Location: Remote / National Capitol Region / Various CONUS Locations
- Travel: Some travel may be required
Additional Requirements
- U.S. citizenship required
- Active Public Trust or higher security clearance required
- Must be able to travel domestically (Some travel may be required)
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