[Hiring] Legal Documentation Translator and/or Editor @GLOBAL LANGUAGE STRATEGIES

Role Description

Global Language Strategies is seeking a qualified freelance linguist to provide English-to-French legal translation and/or editing services for a United States Government client. 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 in a remote environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of professional experience providing legal translation and/or editing services.
• Native-level French writing skills and advanced proficiency in written English.
• Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. legal, judicial, and technical terminology in English and French.
• 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.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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.

Benefits

This is a remote position.