Legal Translator-Cantonese

Overview

The Work

The Legal Translator will play a critical role in providing high-quality translation services in the legal field.

This position performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of Cayuse.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide written translation services for legal documents including letters, reports, website content, posters, brochures, general information documents, and correspondence.

• Preserve the original content, meaning, and tone of the document.

• Translate with cultural sensitivity and clarity.

• Edit and proofread translated documents to ensure accuracy, clarity, and adherence to legal terminology.

• Conduct a quality edit/proof process when assigned for review.

• Follow style guides, glossaries, and client preferences.

• Ensure confidentiality and security of all translated materials.

• Stay up to date with legal terminology and the industry’s best practices.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications – Here’s What You Need

• High School Diploma or 4 years of experience.

• Fluency in one of the following languages:
  Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Somali.

• Certification requirement options:
  Legal Translation online certifications, CTP (Certified Translation Professional), ATA (American Translators Association), AOC (Administrative Office of the Court), NAJIT (National Association of Judiciary Interpreters and Translators).

• Experience working in state government, with refugees, and in court/legal settings.

• Familiarity with legal terminology and publications.

• Must be able to pass a background check. Additional background checks may be required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.

Minimum

Skills Required:

• Problem-solving skills.

• Exceptional written communication skills.

• Ability to respond effectively to customers with a sense of urgency.

• Highly motivated with the ability to handle multiple tasks.

• Ability to forge new relationships and work independently or as part of a team.

• Self-starter capable of working independently and collaboratively.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a foreign language, linguistics, or a related field.

Reports to: Program Manager

• On-call as needed; interpreters will be notified within 48 hours of potential jobs.

• Legally translation work within Washington State.

• Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties for extended periods.

• Schedule may be flexible and may include holidays or hours outside of normal business hours.

Other Duties: The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities. Duties may change at any time with or without notice.

Cayuse is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, skills, and abilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, or local law.

Pay Range

USD $45.00 - USD $65.00 /Hr.