Freelance Legal Translators, Transcribers, and Interpreters

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

• $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.