Transcriber (Spanish), DOJ LSS
Remote · United States or Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Job Summary
Transcriber (Spanish) for DOJ LSS to translate, transcribe, and interpret a wide range of documents and media. Responsibilities include translating documents and multimedia content (audio/video) across diverse subjects (legal, medical, financial, technical, historical, and geopolitical) with strict confidentiality for materials that are sensitive. Requires ILR 3 level or equivalent, 3+ years of transcription experience, U.S. citizenship, and experience with law enforcement or legal departments. Proficiency in English and a foreign language, strong terminology knowledge, and ability to preserve tone and register. Must be adept with CAT tools (SDL Trados Studio) and adhere to linguist ethics. Remote work options available with potential travel; location options include Remote US and Washington, DC/National Capital Region, CONUS locations.
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 with a law enforcement and/or legal department
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Bilingual in English and foreign language vocabularies used in formal, legal, diplomatic, consultative, and casual contexts
- 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 slang and regionalisms
- 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
- Location: Remote / National Capitol Region / Various CONUS Locations
- Travel: Some travel may be required
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