Portuguese Linguist

KACE - Powering Possibility

Multiple Locations, USA
Portuguese to english transcription
Analyze colloquialisms and slang
Communicate information to law enforcement
Linguist is responsible for performing real-time transcriptions or sensitive material from Portuguese to English

Job Summary

  • Linguist is responsible for performing real-time transcriptions or sensitive material from Portuguese to English.
  • Linguist is responsible for transcribing source documents and recordings from storage media, including but not limited to digital media.
  • Ability to transcribe a minimum of 18 - 22 minutes of recorded conversation in an 8-hour day.

Matching Summary

Linguist is responsible for performing real-time transcriptions or sensitive material from Portuguese to English.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Portuguese to English transcription
  • Analyze colloquialisms and slang
  • Communicate information to law enforcement
  • Court ready transcriptions
  • Operate specialized government software
  • Maintain daily productivity log

Nice-to-have

  • Contribute to slang word list
  • Maintain voice library
  • Work under pressure
  • Effective time management skills
  • Take technical direction

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree AND three (3) years’ experience OR Associate degree AND five (5) years’ experience OR High School Diploma AND seven (7) years of experience
  • Minimum of one (1) year of transcription experience
  • US Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident
  • Score 3 or better on third-party Language Assessment in English
  • Type 45 words per minute

Work Rights

Must be a U.S Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident

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