English to Turkish – Translator, Editor – Legal

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Accurately translate, edit documents, and/or transcribe audio files related to law enforcement and legal topics from English to Turkish.

• If applicable, revise audio transcriptions that contain slang and idiomatic expressions.

• Edit legal documents, including affidavits and depositions, while showcasing a strong understanding of legal terminology in both English and the target language.

• Demonstrate excellent written communication abilities in both English and the target foreign language, achieving Advanced Proficiency (reading/speaking/listening, writing) level 3-plus in English and the foreign target language, as measured by the International Language Roundtable (ILR) scale.

• Translate, edit, and/or transcribe in accordance with the government client’s style guides and quality standards.

• Employ domain-specific terminology.

• Review and certify the quality of other translators’ work, as necessary.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in legal documentation, translating, and/or editing between English and a foreign language.

• If applicable, at least 1 year of experience in audio transcription, with the ability to utilize software for sound enhancement and equipment to assist in transcription.

• Familiar with legal terminology in both English and the target foreign language(s).

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

• Translators and editors must be adept at using CAT tools, such as Trados.

🏝️ Benefits

• Status as a professional freelance linguist.

• Opportunity for remote work.

• Chance to work on legal documentation.