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The Unconventional

Chinese Translator, DOJ LSS

Washington, DC · On-site

$49K - $65K/yr

... contractor's legal duty to furnish information. The Unconventional, LLC is a wholly-owned ... Such activities may include the translation of all manner of documents (written and electronic) and ...

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As of Aug 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for chinese legal translation in the United States is $57,200.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,000.00 and $57,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Chinese Legal Translation vs Chinese Legal Interpreter?

AspectChinese Legal TranslationChinese Legal Interpreter
CredentialsTranslation certifications, legal language expertiseInterpreting certifications, fluency in spoken legal language
Work EnvironmentOffices, translation agencies, legal firmsCourts, legal proceedings, conferences
Industry UsageLegal document translation, contracts, statutesLegal hearings, negotiations, client consultations

Chinese Legal Translation involves converting written legal documents from Chinese to another language or vice versa, focusing on accuracy and legal terminology. Chinese Legal Interpreter facilitates real-time spoken communication during legal proceedings, emphasizing fluency and immediate comprehension. Both roles require legal language knowledge but serve different functions within the legal industry.

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Infographic showing various Chinese Legal Translation job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $57,200 per year, or $27.5 per hour.

Freelance Legal Interpreters, Translators, & Editors

Advanced Automation Corporation

Rome, NY • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 17 days ago

Job description

Advanced Automation Corporation (AAC) is seeking freelance Legal Interpreters, Translators, & Editors to support our language services division. As a freelance language professional, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality interpretation, translation, and editing services in the legal field. This is a remote position that offers flexible hours and competitive compensation. The languages include but are not limited to:

Albanian, Arabic, Armenian, Bengali, Bosnian, Bulgarian, Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dari, Dutch, Estonian, Farsi, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Kinyarwanda, Korean, Latvian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Moldovan, Norwegian, Pashtu, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Samoan, Serbian, Slovak, Slovenian, Somali, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukranian, Urdu, Vietnamese, Yiddish.

Responsibilities
  • Provide interpretation services during legal proceedings, including meetings, depositions, hearings, and trials.
  • Translate legal documents, such as contracts, court documents, and legal correspondence, accurately and efficiently.
  • Edit and proofread translated documents to ensure accuracy, clarity, and adherence to legal terminology.
  • Ensure confidentiality and security of all interpreted and translated materials.
  • Collaborate with project managers and other language professionals to meet project deadlines and client requirements.
  • Stay up-to-date with legal terminology and industry best practices.
  • Continuously improve language skills and subject matter knowledge.

Requirements

  1. U.S. citizenship is required by the terms of AAC's contract with the customer.
  2. Minimum of three years’ experience performing professional interpretation or translation/editing of complex and technical subject matter, including legal, medical, scientific, etc.
  3. Familiar with legal and technical terminology.
  4. Bachelor’s degree in relevant field; advanced degree a plus.
  5. Hold an active certification (e.g., court certified interpreter) or registration for federal or state court interpretation.
  6. Member of, or certified by, the ATA or NAJIT highly desired.
  7. Active Public Trust or higher government clearance a plus.
  8. Translators/editors must be proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel; experience using Trados and CAT tools a plus.
  9. Interpreters must be adept in using virtual platforms such as WebEx, MS Teams and Zoom for performing VRI assignments.

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