TransPerfect

Freelance English into Irish Translator - Legal and/or Technical

Ireland full-time Mid Salary not listed
full-time Mid level Technology & IT Curated
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About the role

Position Summary:
Linguists are key players at TransPerfect. Your particular language skill and subject matter expertise will allow you to create and finalize the end product before it goes to the client. Under the guidance of your manager and in collaboration with Project Managers, you’ll be responsible for translating and proofreading documents pertaining to a variety of clients. TransPerfect offers the possibility to work remotely anywhere in the world.
In order to meet the translation needs of our international clients, we are currently looking to expand our database of freelance linguists who translates:
From English into Irish in the following field/specialization:

Legal - Terms/Conditions and Contracts

Information Technology - User Interface

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Irish.

Specialized in any of the fields above.

Acute attention to detail, spelling and grammar.

Ability to maintain professionalism in all situations, especially under tight deadlines.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Applicants will be asked to sign a confidentiality agreement and complete free Translation, MTPE, and Proofreading/QM tests respectively to evaluate their skills.

If this skill set matches your profile, please apply directly in this job post with your latest CV attached.

In your CV, please include below:

a) your relevant Translation, MTPE, and Proofreading/QM experience;
b) your proposed best Translation, MTPE and Proofreading per word rate in USD.
Only applicants who meet the above criteria will be contacted.
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Requirements
Candidates MUST also fulfil any ONE of the following requirements:

A Degree in Translation, Linguistics, or Language Studies or an equivalent degree that includes significant translation training, from a recognized institution of higher education;

2 years of translation experience and a college degree;

5 years of translation experience and no college degree; or

A certificate of competence in translation awarded by an appropriate government body.

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  3. Which of MySQL, Freelance and English have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
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  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

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I am interested in the Freelance English into Irish Translator - Legal and/or Technical role because I can bring practical experience in MySQL, Freelance and English, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes TransPerfect needs from this hire.

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