Telugu Translator, DOJ LSS
Remote · United States or Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Job Summary
Telugu Translator for the Department of Justice Linguistic Support Services. Responsibilities include translating, interpreting, and transcribing a range of materials (documents, audio/video) across medical, scientific, legal, financial, and political content. Must work with sensitive information, maintain confidentiality, and adhere to linguist ethics. Requires ILR 3 or equivalent, at least 2 years in translation, 1 year with law enforcement/legal contexts, U.S. citizenship, native Telugu writing with professional command of English, CAT tools proficiency (SDL Trados Studio), and Active Public Trust or higher security clearance. Remote work available with National Capital Region and CONUS locations; some travel may be required.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of two (2) years of translation experience
- ILR 3 minimum or equivalent 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
- Knowledge of vocabulary in English and Telugu across formal, legal, diplomatic, consultative, and casual contexts including slang and regionalisms
- Knowledge of specialized vocabulary in English and Telugu related to government roles and missions
- Write in native language fluently with professional command of the non-native language
- Translate accurately without changes, omissions, or additions
- Preserve the tone and register of source language materials
- Abide by relevant code of linguist ethics
- Proficient in using CAT tools, with 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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