Somali Transcriber, DOJ LSS
Remote
Job Summary
The Transcriber will support the Department of Justice (DOJ) with Translation, Interpretation, Transcription and other Linguistic Support Services (LSS), handling legal, technical, and sensitive material across formats and subject areas. Requires ILR 3+ scores, U.S. residency, at least 3 years in language transcription, and experience with law enforcement or legal departments, plus bilingual fluency and vocabulary in English and the foreign language. Must maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards, with active security clearance. Remote and CONUS-based locations available, some travel may be required.
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 in various contexts, including colloquial slang, idiosyncratic slang, and regionalisms
- 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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