Global Language Strategies LLC
Japanese to or from English - Translator and Editor
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Translate Japanese to English or English to Japanese and edit official documents, including vital records, legal documents, certificates, and academic transcripts. Ensure accuracy, grammar, formatting, consistency, confidentiality, and compliance with client instructions. Complete assignments independently on short deadlines, sometimes within one to two days, while providing per-word translation and editing rates.
This is a remote position.
Japanese-to-English or English-to-Japanese Translator and/or Editor
Remote | Ongoing, Freelance Independent Contractor Opportunity
**Important Requirement: Candidates must be U.S. citizens willing to complete a Tier 1 background investigation, including fingerprinting.
Position Overview:
GLS is seeking an experienced Japanese-to-English or English-to-Japanese translator and editor to support ongoing document translation and editing assignments.
This remote, freelance independent contractor role involves translating and editing a variety of official documents, including vital records, legal documents, official certificates, and academic transcripts. Assignments will be provided on an as-needed basis and may require quick turnaround timelines.
- Translate Japanese to English or English to Japanese into an accurate product.
- Edit and review translated materials for accuracy, grammar, formatting, and consistency.
- Maintain confidentiality and follow all client-specific instructions and formatting requirements.
- Meet assigned deadlines, including one-to-two-day turnaround timelines, when required,
Requirements Qualifications:
- U.S. Citizenship and current residence in the United States are required.
- Native or highly proficient Japanese and English language skills.
- A bachelor’s degree in translation, linguistics, language studies, or an equivalent qualification is preferred.
- At least two years of proven experience as a translator and/or editor.
- Strong attention to detail, excellent formatting skills, and the ability to produce client-ready work.
- Reliable, deadline-oriented, highly productive, and comfortable working independently.
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, professional approach.
- Access to up-to-date Windows software and the ability to work with standard document formats.
- Able to provide per-word rates for translation and editing.
- Willingness to accept assignments on an as-needed basis.
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