Freelance Legal Translators, Transcribers, and Interpreters

$25 - $50 per hour

JTG

United States

Freelance Legal Translators, Transcribers, and Interpreters

Location:

Remote (translation and transcription)
Remote or onsite in Washington, DC; New York City, NY; Miami, FL; Houston, TX; Dallas, TX; San Francisco, CA (interpreting)

Status: Freelance Contractor

Citizenship:

U.S. citizen residing in the U.S.
Dual citizenship permitted

Pay Range:

$0.10 - $0.20 per English word of translation
$25.00 - $50.00 per hour for transcription
$55.00 - $120.00 per hour for interpreting

JTG is currently seeking translators, transcribers, and interpreters between English and one or more of the following languages: Greek, Indonesian, Japanese, Italian, Lithuanian, Portuguese, or Romanian

Responsibilities:

Provide accurate translation of documents involving law enforcement and legal subjects
Transcribe audio files and translate them into target language
Communicate fluently in English orally and in writing
Translate in accordance with designated style and quality standards
Use domain-specific terminology
Review the quality of other translators' work as needed
Interpret accurately, while preserving the tone and register, and abiding by the code of ethics

Basic Qualifications:

Proficient in translating between English and a foreign language
Proficient in interpreting between English and a foreign language
Experience in audio transcription
Experience as a professional translator, editor, transcriber, interpreter, journalist, writer, or legal professional
Familiarity with legal terminology
Willing to undergo a U.S. government background check
Proficient in Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications:

Law degree, paralegal certificate, or court interpreting experience
Experience with editing, audio transcription, or interpreting
Security clearance

Education: Minimum of a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

This position reports to the Project Manager.

Founded in 1995, JTG is an Employee-Owned Company that is specialized in language services, training, and analytics.

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