Korean to/from English Translator, Editor

Global Language Strategies

. Translate Korean to English or English to Korean accurately .

Posted 9/15/2026contractRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates native or highly proficient Korean and English language skills with a strong focus on translation and editing of official documents. Proven ability to maintain confidentiality, meet tight deadlines, and produce client-ready work with excellent attention to detail.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Korean-English TranslationDocument EditingAttention to DetailClient-Ready WorkExcellent Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

TranslationEditingGrammarFormattingDocument ReviewLanguage ProficiencyProofreadingConfidentialityDeadline ManagementClient Instructions

Soft Skills

ReliabilityIndependenceCollaborationProfessionalismProductivity

Tools & Technologies

Windows SoftwareStandard Document Formats

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in TranslationLinguisticsLanguage Studies

Industry Keywords

Official DocumentsLegal DocumentsVital RecordsAcademic TranscriptsBackground Investigation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Translate Korean to English or English to Korean accurately
Edit and review translated materials for accuracy, grammar, formatting, and consistency
Translate and edit official documents, including vital records, legal documents, official certificates, and academic transcripts
Maintain confidentiality
Follow client-specific instructions and formatting requirements
Meet assigned deadlines, including one-to-two-day turnaround timelines when required
Work on assignments provided on an as-needed basis

Requirements

What you’ll need

U.S. citizenship required
Current residence in the United States required
Willingness to complete a Tier 1 background investigation, including fingerprinting
Native or highly proficient Korean and English language skills
Two to five years of proven experience as a translator and/or editor
Strong attention to detail
Excellent formatting skills
Ability to produce client-ready work
Reliable, deadline-oriented, and highly productive
Comfortable working independently
Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, professional approach
Access to up-to-date Windows software
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
Bachelor's degree in translation, linguistics, language studies, or an equivalent qualification is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work arrangement
Ongoing freelance independent contractor opportunity
Flexible, as-needed assignments