Translator and Editor, French to/from English

Global Language Strategies

. Translate French to English or English to French 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 French and English language skills, with proven experience in translation and editing of official documents. Strong attention to detail and ability to produce client-ready work while adhering to formatting requirements and deadlines.

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Translation SkillsEditing SkillsAttention To DetailClient-Ready WorkDeadline-Oriented

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Hard Skills

TranslationEditingDocument FormattingProofreadingLanguage Proficiency

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationCollaborative ApproachReliabilityIndependenceProductivity

Tools & Technologies

Windows SoftwareStandard Document Formats

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree In TranslationLinguisticsLanguage Studies

Industry Keywords

Official DocumentsLegal DocumentsVital RecordsAcademic TranscriptsConfidentiality

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Translate French to English or English to French 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

Requirements

What you’ll need

U.S. citizenship and current residence in the United States
Willingness to complete a Tier 1 background investigation, including fingerprinting
Native or highly proficient French 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 and deadline-oriented
Highly productive and 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 equivalent qualification preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Freelance independent contractor opportunity
Remote work arrangement
Ongoing, as-needed assignments
Potential one-to-two-day turnaround timelines