Turkish Transcriber, DOJ LSS
Remote · United States or Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Job Summary
Turkish Transcriber for Department of Justice Linguistic Support Services handling translation, transcription, and interpretation of sensitive legal materials across diverse domains (medical, chemical, banking, law enforcement). Requires ILR 3, 3+ years language transcription, US residence in last 5 years, and U.S. citizenship or green-card status with SSN. Fluency in English and Turkish (or specified foreign language) with formal/legal vocabulary, ability to maintain confidentiality, and adherence to linguist ethics. Remote work option available with additional CONUS locations; 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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