Legal Translator

Company Description Argent Legal – Legal Services handles a broad range of matters across the Supreme Court of India, Chandigarh High Court, Lucknow High Court, and other courts, including property, civil, and criminal cases. The firm supports both traditional filing and e-filing, offering comprehensive legal process assistance. In addition to legal representation, Argent Legal specializes in legal translation across multiple Indian languages and Indian English. The company also provides typing, transcription, data entry, and voice/video recording typing services in Hindi and English. Operating extended hours, Argent Legal focuses on accessible, accurate, and timely legal and translation support.
Role Description The Legal Translator will work full time in a remote capacity, supporting legal teams by translating legal documents between Indian languages and English while preserving legal meaning and intent. Daily responsibilities include translating contracts, petitions, judgments, and other legal materials; reviewing and revising translations for accuracy and consistency; and maintaining standardized legal terminology across languages. The role also involves collaborating with lawyers and staff to clarify legal concepts, formatting documents for court or client use, and supporting related tasks such as transcription and document preparation when required. The person in this role is expected to manage multiple assignments, meet strict deadlines, and handle confidential information with discretion.
Qualifications
Strong foundation in Law and familiarity with legal systems, procedures, and document types.
Proficiency in Translation and Legal Translation, with demonstrated experience working on legal texts.
Ability to handle Legal Document Preparation, including formatting, structuring, and organizing case-related documents.
Excellent command of legal Terminology in at least one Indian language and English, with the ability to maintain consistency and nuance.
Fluency in one or more Indian languages (e.g., Hindi, Punjabi, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu) plus strong written and spoken English.
Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and proofreading skills, especially under time constraints.
Experience with transcription, typing, and digital tools for document management and e-filing is an asset.
Bachelor’s degree in Law, Translation, Linguistics, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Ability to work independently in a remote setting, manage workload effectively, and handle sensitive information ethically.

Work arrangement
Yes