English to or from Chinese; Simplified​/Traditional; Legal; Judiciary) Translator​/Editor

Position: English to or from Chinese (Simplified and/or Traditional) - Legal (Judiciary) Translator and /or Editor

This is a remote position.

Freelance English-to-Chinese (Simplified and/or Traditional) Legal Translator and/or Editor

Company:
Global Language Strategies

Location:
Remote / as needed

Position Type: Freelance / Contract, ongoing as needed

** Security and Citizenship Requirements:

Applicants must be U.S. citizen and must be willing to complete security clearance processing, including fingerprinting **

Global Language Strategies is seeking a qualified freelance linguist to provide English-to-Chinese legal documentation translation and/or editing services. This is an ongoing, as-needed contract opportunity for experienced professionals with strong legal terminology skills, excellent written accuracy, and the ability to deliver high-quality work remotely.

Requirements

A minimum of three years of professional experience providing legal translation and/or editing services.

Native-level Chinese and English writing skills.

Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. legal, judicial, and technical terminology in English and Chinese.

Bachelor’s degree in a foreign language, linguistics, translation, or a comparable field.

Experience using computer-assisted translation tools;
Trados experience is preferred.

Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.

Security and Citizenship Requirements

*** Applicants must be U.S. citizens and must be willing to complete security clearance processing, including fingerprinting, if selected.

Availability

Candidates should generally be available between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on most weekdays and able to accept on-demand assignments totaling approximately 10 to 15 hours per week, as needed.