Serbian Transcriber, DOJ LSS
Washington, DC ยท Remote
$22.75 - $29.50/hr
Remote / National Capitol Region / Various CONUS Locations Travel: Some travel may be required
Washington, DC ยท Remote
$22.75 - $29.50/hr
Remote / National Capitol Region / Various CONUS Locations Travel: Some travel may be required
Washington, DC ยท Remote
$22.75 - $29.50/hr
Remote / National Capitol Region / Various CONUS Locations Travel: Some travel may be required
Washington, DC ยท Remote
$22.75 - $29.50/hr
Remote / National Capitol Region / Various CONUS Locations Travel: Some travel may be required
Washington, DC ยท Remote
$22.75 - $29.50/hr
Remote / National Capitol Region / Various CONUS Locations Travel: Some travel may be required
$16.01 - $18.12
5% of jobs
$18.12 - $20.23
10% of jobs
$22.24 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$20.23 - $22.35
11% of jobs
$22.35 - $24.46
2% of jobs
$24.46 - $26.58
17% of jobs
The median wage is $28.69 / hr.
$26.58 - $28.69
5% of jobs
$28.69 - $30.81
10% of jobs
$30.81 - $32.92
11% of jobs
$33.78 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$32.92 - $35.03
12% of jobs
$35.03 - $37.15
11% of jobs
$37.15 - $39.26
7% of jobs
$16
$28
$39
| Aspect | Remote Serbian | Remote Translator |
|---|---|---|
| Required Credentials | Language proficiency, possibly certification in Serbian language | Language proficiency, translation certifications (e.g., ATA) |
| Work Environment | Home-based, flexible hours, digital communication tools | Home-based, flexible hours, digital communication tools |
| Industry Usage | Media, customer service, content creation | Publishing, legal, medical, technical fields |
| Common Search Intent | Remote Serbian jobs, freelance Serbian work | Remote translation jobs, freelance translation work |
Remote Serbian and Remote Translator roles both involve language skills and flexible, home-based work environments. However, Remote Serbian typically focuses on language proficiency and may involve customer service or content creation, while Remote Translator emphasizes translation certifications and specialized fields like legal or medical translation. Understanding these differences helps job seekers find roles aligned with their skills and certifications.

$22.75 - $29.50/hr
Part-time
Re-posted 15 days ago
Summary: The Unconventional (TU) is seeking a qualified Transcriber to support the Department of Justice (DOJ) with Translation, Interpretation, Transcription and other Linguistic Support Services (LSS). Such activities may include the translation of all manner of documents (written and electronic) and video and/or audio media content (e.g., compact discs, .wav files), as well as ancillary services, such as court and deposition interpretation. Source material will contain legal, business, public administrative, medical, scientific, financial, historical, geographical, and military terminology, and concepts, including those dealing with technology as used in the sciences (chemical, physical, cyber)
The specialized terminology used to express concepts in any of the given subject areas usually vary considerably from everyday usage in any of the target or source languages in question. The material to be translated, transcribed, or interpreted is legal in nature. Materials may be provided to the Contractor in a variety of formats, including electronic or hard copies of books, journal articles, reports, manuscripts, letters, legal documents, memoranda, multi-media presentations, spreadsheets, email correspondence, SMS and MMS messages, and audio or video files.
The substance of the materials may vary widely from highly complex, technical, and specialized information, to very informal, street language and textspeak. Examples of subject matter areas include: medical and autopsy reports; chemical lab reports; bank statements, cryptocurrency transaction tracking, and wire transfers; charging documents, warrants, treaties, statutes, regulations, court decisions, executive decisions, extradition requests, and mutual legal assistance requests; informal communications using coded language, highly time-sensitive treaty or extradition matters, and law enforcement sensitive information. All of the material made available to the Contractor will be considered "sensitive," requiring that strict controls and confidentiality measures are in place at all times.Required Qualifications: Minimum of three (3) years of experience in language transcription
Qualifying scores ILR 3 minimum or equivalent in listening, comprehension, and writing on language/translation tests. Must have lived 3 of the last 5 years in the U.S. (does not have to be consecutive)
Must have at least 1 year of experience working with a law enforcement and/or legal department. Must be a U.S. citizen; Naturalized citizen; or Green Card holder with a Social Security Number
Know both English and foreign language vocabularies used in formal, legal, diplomatic, consultative, and casual modes of communication in various contexts, including colloquial slang, idiosyncratic slang, and regionalisms. Know specialized vocabulary (and terminology) in both English and the foreign language related to the Government's varied roles and missions. Write in English and foreign language fluently, including regionalisms and colloquial slang without altering meaning.
Translate in a manner that is factually and conceptually accurate without changes, omissions, or additions. Preserve the tone and register of source language materials. Abide by relevant code of linguist ethics.
Clearance: Active Public Trust or higher security clearance Location: Remote / National Capitol Region / Various CONUS Locations Travel: Some travel may be requiredRequired Qualifications: Minimum of three (3) years of experience in language transcription. Qualifying scores ILR 3 minimum or equivalent in listening, comprehension, and writing on language/translation tests. Must have lived 3 of the last 5 years in the U.S
(does not have to be consecutive). Must have at least 1 year of experience working with a law enforcement and/or legal department. Must be a U.S
citizen; Naturalized citizen; or Green Card holder with a Social Security Number. Know both English and foreign language vocabularies used in formal, legal, diplomatic, consultative, and casual modes of communication in various contexts, including colloquial slang, idiosyncratic slang, and regionalisms. Know specialized vocabulary (and terminology) in both English and the foreign language related to the Government's varied roles and missions.
Write in English and foreign language fluently, including regionalisms and colloquial slang without altering meaning. Translate in a manner that is factually and conceptually accurate without changes, omissions, or additions. Preserve the tone and register of source language materials.
Abide by relevant code of linguist ethics. Clearance: Active Public Trust or higher security clearance Location: Remote / National Capitol Region / Various CONUS Locations Travel: Some travel may be required