This is a remote position.
Freelance English-to-French Legal Translator and/or Editor
Company: Global Language Strategies
Location: Remote / as needed
Position Type: Freelance / Contract, ongoing as needed
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 remotely.
Requirements
- Minimum of three years of professional experience providing legal translation and/or editing services.
- Native-level French and English writing skills.
- 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.
***Applicants must be U.S. citizens and must be willing to complete security clearance processing, including fingerprinting, if selected.
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.
Skills Required
- At least three years of professional legal translation and/or editing experience
- Native French language skills
- Extensive legal language services experience
- Bachelor's degree in a foreign language, linguistics, or comparable field
- Experience using CAT tools, including Trados
- Advanced English and French reading, writing, listening, and speaking proficiency
- Excellent organizational skills and understanding of language services
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Availability during 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time most days and at least 15 hours per week when needed
- U.S. citizenship
- Willingness to undergo security clearance processing and fingerprinting
What We Do
Global Language Strategies LLC is an SBA 8a certified company focused on delivering superb language services, including linguist vetting, training, and project management. They are a recognized provider of high-quality certified translation services, supporting government initiatives.
