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English into Japanese Legal Translator

4 months, 4 weeks ago
Japan, Anywhere, South Korea
Freelance
Mid Level
Translator
Technical Writing and Documentation
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Welocalize

Welocalize

Welocalize provides translation and localization services to help businesses reach global audiences with precision and efficiency.

Professional Services
1K-5K
Founded 1997
$34M raised
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Description

  • Translate legal content from English into Japanese while preserving the original meaning and readability for the target audience.
  • Proofread and review legal translations to ensure accuracy and quality.
  • Follow translation workflows, including CAT tool usage and other project instructions.
  • Communicate effectively in English and respond promptly to project-related requests.
  • Adhere to formatting and content constraints such as character restrictions and terminology requirements.
  • Use translation and terminology tools as part of the localization process.
  • Provide rationale for translation choices when needed.

Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years of experience translating and reviewing content in the legal subject matter.
  • Native fluency in Japanese.
  • Excellent spoken and written English communication skills.
  • Degree in linguistics, translation, or equivalent legal translation experience.
  • Proficiency with translation and terminology tools.
  • Ability to follow instructions, including translation process guidelines and character restrictions.
  • Experience working with CAT tools; XTM is specified for this role.
  • Immediate availability to start ASAP.
  • Ability to communicate effectively the rationale behind translation decisions.

Benefits

  • Freelance remote employment.
  • Steady volume of work with long-term partnership potential.
  • Professional development through work on varied international projects.
  • Opportunity to work with a multicultural, international team.
  • 24-hour, 6-day-a-week support from the Community team.

Interested in this position?

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