Legal Documentation Translator and Editor, English – Spanish

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

📋 Description

• Translate, edit, and/or transcribe legal documents and audio files related to law enforcement and legal topics from English to Spanish.

• Edit legal documents such as affidavits and depositions, utilizing legal terminology in both English and Spanish.

• Adhere to government client style guidelines and maintain quality standards.

• Employ domain-specific terminology effectively.

• Review and certify the quality of work produced by other translators as necessary.

• Replicate the formatting of source documents in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Utilize CAT tools, including Trados Studio.

⛳️ Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.

• Must be willing to complete necessary documentation, undergo fingerprinting, and obtain a U.S. security clearance.

• A minimum of two years of experience in translating and editing legal documents is required.

• Certification from ATA, NAJIT, or ProZ for English-to-Spanish translation is necessary.

• Availability for at least 15 hours per week to accept assignments is required.

• Highly proficient in MS Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with the capability to mirror the format of source documents.

• Familiarity with CAT tools, such as Trados Studio, is essential.

• Advanced Proficiency level 3-plus in English and Spanish across reading, speaking, listening, and writing, as evaluated by the ILR scale.

• Strong understanding of legal terminology in both English and Spanish is crucial.

🏝️ Benefits

• Freelance Contractor / As needed.

• Remote work opportunities.

• Flexible assignment availability; must be able to commit to at least 15 hours per week to accept assignments.