Serbian Reviewer/Editor/Certifier, DOJ LSS
Remote · United States or Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Job Summary
The Unconventional (TU) seeks a qualified Reviewer/Editor/Certifier for Department of Justice Linguistic Support Services (LSS). Responsibilities encompass translation of documents and multimedia (written, audio, video), transcription, and interpretation of legal- and government-related materials across diverse subject areas (medical, chemical, financial, historical, etc.). Maintain confidentiality for sensitive materials and apply expertise with English and a foreign language, including formal, diplomatic, and casual registers, to ensure accurate and register-faithful translations, editing, and certification. Proficiency with CAT tools (notably SDL Trados Studio) and adherence to linguist ethics are required. Must be a U.S. citizen with ILR 4+ or equivalent in the required language, at least five years of relevant experience within the last decade, U.S. residence within the past five years, and experience in or with law enforcement/legal departments. Remote work is available along with National Capital Region and CONUS-based locations; some travel may be required.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience accumulated within the past ten years in the required language along with superior skills in English and editing
- Qualifying scores ILR 4 minimum or equivalent 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, as well as possess research and analytical skills to make critical judgments regarding terminology, including expertise in the use of translation resources, monolingual reference materials, and online material
- Write in their native language fluently, but still have professional command of the non-native language
- 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
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