Serbian to/from English - Translator and Editor
Required skills
- Serbian
- English
- Translator
- Editor
- U.S. Citizenship
- Tier 1 background investigation
- fingerprinting
- vital records
- legal documents
- official certificates
Nice to have
- bachelor’s degree
- translation
- linguistics
- language studies
Role summary
GLS is seeking a remote, freelance independent contractor to work as a Serbian-to-English or English-to-Serbian translator and editor. This role involves translating and editing various official documents such as vital records, legal documents, certificates, and academic transcripts. Assignments are on an as-needed basis and may require quick turnaround times. Candidates must be U.S. citizens residing in the U.S. and willing to complete a Tier 1 background investigation. Native or highly proficient Serbian and English skills are essential, along with 2-5 years of experience. A bachelor's degree in translation, linguistics, or a related field is preferred.
This is a remote position.
Serbian-to-English and/or English-to-Serbian Translator and/or Editor
Remote | Ongoing,Freelance Independent ContractorOpportunity
**Important Requirement: Candidates mustbe U.S.citizenswilling tocompletea Tier 1 background investigation, including fingerprinting.
Position Overview:
GLS isseekingan experienced Serbian-to-English or English-to-Serbian translator and editor tosupport 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.
Key Responsibilities:
- Translate Serbian to English or English to Serbian 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 Serbian and English language skills.
- A bachelor’s degree in translation, linguistics, language studies, or an equivalent qualification is preferred.
- Two to five 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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