Freelance English to Irish Translator – Legal, Technical

TransPerfect

. Translate and proofread documents for a variety of clients .

Posted 10/5/2026contractRemote • New York • United States, Ireland, LithuaniaJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Translation and Proofreading with a focus on Legal and Information Technology documents, ensuring high-quality deliverables under tight deadlines. Proficient in both written and verbal communication in Irish, with a strong attention to detail.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Translation From English Into IrishLegal SpecializationInformation Technology SpecializationMTPE ServicesProofreading/QM Services

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Hard Skills

TranslationProofreadingMTPEAttention To DetailSpellingGrammarLegal Terms/ConditionsUser Interface TranslationDocument FinalizationClient Delivery

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsProfessionalism Under Pressure

Certifications & Qualifications

Degree In TranslationDegree In LinguisticsDegree In Language StudiesCertificate Of Competence In Translation

Industry Keywords

Confidentiality AgreementTranslation ExperienceTight DeadlinesProject Management Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Translate and proofread documents for a variety of clients
Create and finalize translated products before delivery to clients
Translate from English into Irish in Legal and/or Information Technology specializations
Collaborate with managers and Project Managers
Provide Translation, MTPE, and Proofreading/QM services

Requirements

What you’ll need

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Irish
Specialization in Legal (Terms/Conditions and Contracts) and/or Information Technology (User Interface)
Acute attention to detail, spelling and grammar
Ability to maintain professionalism in all situations, especially under tight deadlines
Applicants must sign a confidentiality agreement
Applicants must complete free Translation, MTPE, and Proofreading/QM tests
One of the following: a degree in Translation, Linguistics, or Language Studies (or equivalent degree including significant translation training) from a recognized higher-education institution; 2 years of translation experience and a college degree; 5 years of translation experience and no college degree; or a certificate of competence in translation awarded by an appropriate government body

Benefits

Comp & perks

Possibility to work remotely anywhere in the world
Freelance work arrangement
Opportunity to work with international clients