FORENSIC Legal Transcriber
Global Language Strategies (GLS) is seeking a professional forensic transcriber with native-level English language skills.
Source files may be provided in a variety of formats, including audio or video files, compact discs, etc. Content may range from highly complex, technical, and specialized information to very informal street language and textspeak, informal communications using coded language, and law enforcement-sensitive information.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen and willing to complete processing, including fingerprinting for a security clearance, and pass a criminal/background check.
- A bachelor’s degree in linguistics, translation, or a related field; transcription certificate/formal training is a plus.
- At least three years of experience performing professional foreign language transcriptions.
- Extensive English vocabulary used in formal, legal, diplomatic, consultative, and casual modes of communication in various contexts, including colloquial slang, idiosyncratic slang, and regionalisms.
- Knowledge of specialized vocabulary (and terminology) in English.
- Preserve the tone and register of transcribed material (source audio or multimedia content).
- Adept in using transcription equipment and understanding of multimedia file formats.
- Excellent word processing and formatting skills; highly proficient in Microsoft Office suite, especially MS Word.
Additional Required Skills:
- Type quickly and accurately to keep up with the recording and produce complete and accurate transcripts.
- Excellent focus and attention to detail.
- Time management skills.
- Ability to research and determine the exact words spoken (if not discernible) in the context of recorded speech.
- Ability to listen, understand, and type simultaneously.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Flexible work from home options available.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
About Us
GLS is a SBA 8a certified company focused on the delivery of superb linguist, vetting, training and project management services that meet or exceed our client’s expectations. We are corporate members of the American Translators Association and the Project Management Institute with linguists and managers on staff who hold certifications from these same certifying bodies. Our clients praise us for quality, on-time delivery of international programs. We maintain 100% compliance through constant attention to detail and focus on the missions of our clients.We partner with clients to provide staffing and language services that are on time and within budget. By following industry-standard quality management processes and procedures, such as ISO 9001 and ISO 17100 translation quality management principles, GLS performs on-demand projects in multiple locations. We administer a quality control plan that includes program-level quality assurance and project-level quality control, which results in delivery regardless of the circumstances.
Careers
IF YOU HAVE A PASSION FOR LANGUAGES, EDUCATION AND PROVIDING EXCELLENT SUPPORT SERVICES, GLS MIGHT BE YOUR NEXT HOME.
Our work supports US government and private sector institutions that impact global diplomacy and communications.
We are continuously looking for intelligent individuals who are enthusiastic about utilizing their linguistic knowledge and sharing their love of language with others.
If you are an experienced translator, editor, interpreter or language instructor, we'd love to hear from you.