The Work

The Legal Translator will play a vital role in delivering high-quality translation services for legal documents. This flexible, as-needed position will collaborate with a dedicated team while ensuring accuracy, cultural sensitivity, and confidentiality in every project.

This position performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of Cayuse.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate legal documents such as letters, reports, website content, brochures, posters, and correspondence while maintaining the content’s accuracy, tone, and meaning.
• Depict cultural sensitivity and create clear, accurate translations that meet legal standards.
• Edit and proofread translated documents for clarity, consistency, accuracy, and adherence to legal terminology.
• Conduct a quality review and proofreading process as assigned to maintain high standards.
• Follow client-specific style guides, glossaries, and translation preferences.
• Ensure strict confidentiality and security of all translated materials.
• Stay informed on current legal terminology, best practices, and industry updates.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications – Here’s What You Need

• High School Diploma and 4+ years of experience.
• Fluency in Ukrainian
• Must have one of the following certifications:
  • Legal Translation online certifications
  • CTP (Certified Translation Professional)
  • ATA (American Translators Association)
  • AOC (Administrative Office of the Court)
  • Membership to NAJIT ( National Association of Judiciary Interpreters and Translators)
• Experience working in:
  • State Department
  • Refugees
  • Court/ Legal setting
• Familiarity with Legal Terminology
• Must be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.

Minimum Skills Required:

• Strong problem-solving skills and a sharp attention to detail.
• Exceptional written communication skills in both English
• A sense of urgency in responding to client needs effectively.
• The ability to work independently while collaborating with team members as needed.
• A self-starter mindset with capability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a foreign language, linguistics or a related field.
• Experience with legal or professional publications.

Reports to: Program Manager

Working Conditions

• This position is on-call on a as needed basis. Interpreters will be notified within 48 hours of potential jobs.
• This position requires Legal Translation within the Washington State.
• Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties extended periods of time.

• May be asked to work a flexible schedule which may include holidays.
• May be asked to work hours outside of normal business hours.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Cayuse is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, skills, and abilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state, or local law.