Vietnamese Reviewer/Editor/Certifier, DOJ LSS
Remote · United States or US
Job Summary
Reviewer/Editor/Certifier sought to support the Department of Justice with Translation, Interpretation, Transcription and other Linguistic Support Services. Responsibilities include translating documents and multimedia content across medical, legal, financial, scientific, historical, and technical domains; handling sensitive material with strict confidentiality; leveraging CAT tools (notably SDL Trados Studio); maintaining accurate tone and register; and ensuring translations are factually and conceptually accurate. Requires ILR 4+ proficiency, at least five years of relevant experience, U.S. citizenship, legal/ law-enforcement experience, ability to work remotely within the National Capital Region or CONUS locations, and willingness to travel occasionally.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience accumulated within the past ten years in the required language
- superior English and editing skills
- Qualifying ILR 4 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
- Know both English and foreign language vocabularies used in formal, legal, diplomatic, consultative, and casual modes of communication
- Know specialized vocabulary in English and the foreign language related to Government’s varied roles and missions
- Write in their native language fluently with professional command of the non-native language
- Translate accurately without changes, omissions, or additions
- Preserve tone and register of source 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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