Freelance Legal Translators, Transcribers, and Interpreters

Freelance Legal Translators, Transcribers, and Interpreters

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

Status: Freelance Contractor

Citizenship: U.S. citizen residing in the U.S.;
Dual citizenship permitted.

Languages required: English and at least one of Greek, Indonesian, Italian, Portuguese.

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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