Hebrew <> English Translator, Editor and Transcriber

Description:
• This is a remote position.
• Hebrew <> English - Translator, Editor, or Transcriber (Remote)
• Status: Freelance Contractor
• Global Language Strategies, a woman-owned small business headquartered in the Washington DC metropolitan region, is currently seeking professional freelance translators, editors, and transcribers to translate, edit and/or transcribe legal documents between English and Hebrew in both directions.
• Job Duties: Provide Hebrew <> English translations, editing, and/or transcription.
• Edit audio transcriptions that include slang and idioms.
• Edit legal documents, such as affidavits, depositions, etc., while demonstrating a strong command of legal terminology in both English and the target language.
• Excellent written communication skills in English and the target foreign language, with Advanced Proficiency (reading/speaking/listening, writing) level 3-plus in English and the foreign target language, as assessed by the International Language Roundtable (ILR) scale.
• Translate and/or transcribe following the government client’s style guides and quality standards.
• Use domain-specific terminology.
• Review and certify other translators’ work quality, as needed.
• Highly proficient in MS Office, with the ability to mirror source document format in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Familiar with the use of CAT tools, such as Trados Studio.
• ​Abide by a code of ethics when performing transcription and translation work.

Requirements:
• ***United States citizenship is required***
• Willing to undergo a U.S. government background check to obtain a Public Trust Clearance Moderate Level.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• At least four years of experience in legal translation and/or editing between English and a foreign language.
• At least four years of experience performing audio transcription with the ability to use software to enhance sound and equipment to aid in transcription.
• Familiar with legal terminology in both English and the target foreign language(s).
• **Preferred Qualifications:**
• * ATA, NAJIT or other relevant professional certification

Benefits:
• 1099 Freelance Contract

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