ISCO Specialization 2643.4.1 Lawyer Linguist

From Open Risk Manual

Definition

Lawyer Linguist: Lawyer linguists interpret and translate legal pieces from one language to another. They provide legal analysis to the information before them and help in understanding technicalities of the content expressed in other languages.

Essential Skills

  • Grammar
  • Follow Translation Quality Standards
  • Translate Texts
  • Ensure Consistency Of Translation Works In Multiple Target Languages
  • Linguistics
  • Observe Confidentiality
  • Apply Grammar And Spelling Rules
  • Legal Terminology
  • Translate Language Concepts
  • Compile Legal Documents
  • Legal Research
  • Use Computer-Aided Translation
  • Analyse Legal Evidence
  • Improve Translated Texts


Optional Skills

  • Liaise With Government Officials
  • Technical Terminology
  • Proofread Text
  • Advise On Legal Decisions
  • Speak Different Languages
  • Use Consulting Techniques
  • Court Interpreting
  • Cooperate In Linguistic Process Steps
  • Review Translation Works
  • Study Court Hearings
  • Interpret Law
  • Revise Translation Works
  • Ensure Quality Of Legislation
  • Draft Legislation
  • Read Pre-Drafted Texts
  • Terminology
  • Court Procedures


Alternative Names

  • Legal Linguist
  • Legal Translator
  • Legal Interpreter
  • Linguistics Lawyer
  • Linguist Lawyer
  • Legal Linguists
  • Lawyer Linguists
  • Legal Linguistics Expert
  • Jurilinguist
  • Freelance Legal Translator
  • Legal Linguistics Specialist
  • Linguistic Lawyer
  • Legal Linguistic Specialist
  • Legal Linguistic Expert


Higher Level