Legal Documentation Translator, Editor

Global Language Strategies

Providing translation, editing and transcription of legal documents between Czech and English. Remote position requiring US citizenship and expertise in legal terminology.

Posted 7/28/2026part-timeRemote • Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced proficiency in translation and editing of legal documents and audio transcriptions between English and Greek, with a strong command of legal terminology and adherence to quality standards. Proficient in using CAT tools and Microsoft Office to ensure accurate and formatted deliverables.

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Advanced Proficiency In EnglishTranslation And Editing Between English And GreekForensic Audio TranscriptionLegal Terminology ExpertiseProficient In Microsoft Office

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Hard Skills

TranslationEditingAudio TranscriptionLegal Document EditingForensic Audio Enhancement

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationAttention To Detail

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeTrados StudioSDL Trados

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreePublic Trust Clearance Moderate Level

Industry Keywords

Legal Subject MatterDomain-Specific TerminologyCode Of EthicsQuality Certification

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

1) Provide accurate translation and/or editing of documents and/or transcription of audio files involving law enforcement and legal subject matter from Greek to/from English.
2) Edit audio transcriptions that include slang and idioms.
3) Edit legal documents, such as affidavits, depositions, etc., while demonstrating a strong command of legal terminology in both English and the target language.
4) Excellent written communication skills in English and the target foreign language, with Advanced Proficiency (reading/speaking/listening, writing) level 3-plus in English and the foreign target language, as assessed by the International Language Roundtable (ILR) scale.
5) Translate and/or transcribe following the government client’s style guides and quality standards.
6) Use domain-specific terminology.
7) Review and certify the quality of other translators’ work, as needed.
8) Highly proficient in MS Office, with the ability to mirror source document format in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
9) Familiar with the use of CAT tools, such as Trados Studio.
10) Abide by a code of ethics when performing transcription and translation work.

Requirements

What you’ll need

1) Willing to undergo a U.S. government background check to obtain a Public Trust Clearance Moderate Level.
2) Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
3) At least 2 to 3 years of experience in translating and/or editing between English and the Greek language.
4) At least 2 to 3 years of experience performing forensic audio transcription with the ability to use software to enhance sound and equipment to aid in transcription.
5) Familiar with legal terminology in both English and the Greek.
6) Proficient in Microsoft Office.
7) Translators and editors must proficiently use CAT tools, such as SDL Trados.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Contractor
Freelance
Flexible schedule