Remote Freelance Spanish–English Translator: Finance & Legal
Chesapeake, Virginia, 23320, USA
Listed on 2026-06-09
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Language/Bilingual
Bilingual, English Speaking
Company: JTG, inc.
Location: Remote (U.S.
-based only)
Employment Type: Freelance / Independent Contractor
Reports To: Project Manager
About JTG
Founded in 1995, JTG is an employee-owned (ESOP) company specializing in language services, training, and analytics. JTG supports a wide range of U.S. government and commercial clients, delivering secure, high-quality language solutions across complex and sensitive subject areas.
Position Overview
JTG is seeking experienced freelance Spanish-to-English translators and editors in support of a U.S. federal government contract. Assignments involve written translation and editorial review of sensitive financial, tax, and legal materials from Spanish to English. All linguists must successfully complete a government-mandated background investigation prior to beginning work.
Key Responsibilities
- Translate documents involving financial, accounting, regulatory, and tax-related subject matter
- Perform accurate English summaries of audio files and translate transcripts into the target language, in accordance with project specifications
- Apply domain-specific terminology and follow designated style guides and quality standards
- Review and provide quality control on other linguists’ work
- Communicate clearly and professionally in written and spoken English
- Meet deadlines while maintaining strict confidentiality and data-handling requirements
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience translating from Spanish to English, with demonstrated focus on financial, tax, or legal subject matter
- Proficiency in Spanish, English, and Spanish-to-English translation at Interagency Level Roundtable (ILR) level 4 or above or equivalent
- Deep familiarity with financial, accounting, tax, and legal terminology in both Spanish and English
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Must successfully complete and maintain a federal agency-mandated background investigation (Moderate Background Investigation or equivalent)
- U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency
- Bachelor’s degree
- Degrees in translation, linguistics, finance, accounting, law, or a related field are strongly preferred
- This is a freelance / independent contractor position
- Work is project-based; assignment volume may vary
- Some projects may require enhanced suitability review or additional vetting depending on content sensitivity.
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