English to Japanese - Legal (Judiciary) Translator and /or Editor
Summary
Freelance, as-needed remote role translating and editing English-to-Japanese legal/judicial documents, roughly 10-15 hours per week on demand. Requires native-level Japanese and English writing, U.S. legal terminology knowledge, CAT tools (Trados preferred), and U.S. citizenship with security clearance processing.
This is a remote position.
Freelance English-to-Japanese 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-Japanese legal 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 Japanese and English writing skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. legal, judicial, and technical terminology in English and Japanese.
- 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.