Legal Translator
3 weeks ago
**Position Summary**:
**The Legal Translator reports to the Translation Manager and is responsible for translation, reviewing translated legal texts, and editorial duties in both official languages. The CBA offers a 33.75-hour work week, summer hours, and holiday closure in December.**:
This is a 12-month contract position.
**Location**
66 Slater St, Suite 1200 Ottawa, ON
**Languages**
The CBA delivers services in both of Canada’s official languages. Fluent bilingual skills, both written and oral, are an asset.
**Annual Salary**
$79,337.75 per year ($45.21 hourly)
**Responsibilities**:
- Performs translations of CBA documents and materials.
- Reads through, watches, or listens to material in one language, ascertains understanding of the meaning and translates into a second language while preserving the original context and meaning.
- Translates online, video and audio media to provide translated transcripts and closed captions.
- Uses translation software to ensure efficiency and consistency.
- Assigns translation work to freelance translators, as required.
- Reviews, proofreads and edits completed translation assignments.
- Assists with translation request intake, as required.
- Expands bilingual lexicon used for translations.
- Other related duties as assigned.
**Qualifications**:
**Education**:
- A university degree in Linguistics, Translation Studies, or a related area of study is required.
- A university degree in Law is considered to be an asset.
**E**xperience**
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in translating texts in English and French.
**Skills and Abilities**
- Bilingualism is required.
- Excellent written skills in French and English.
- Expert understanding of English and French grammar.
- Accuracy and keen attention to detail.
- Experience with Microsoft Office and translation software.
- Excellent organizational skills and adherence to strict deadlines.
- Excellent client service approach through interaction with staff members, directors, and executive directors.
- Ability to work efficiently and effectively, under pressure, and as a part of a team.
- Knowledge of the Canadian legal system is required.
**Interested applicants must submit a cover letter and resume.**
We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest. However, we will only contact those under consideration. All applicants are encouraged to join the **CBA Talent Community** which establishes a list that may be considered for similar positions of various tenures.
No Agency, please.
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