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OverviewTamil Freelance Remote TranslatorOnly applications coming from candidates living in EU or UK will be taken into consideration. We help non-English speakers access essential services, such as medical care, by providing interpreters of over 512 languages and dialects. Dals is seeking Tamil speakers to join our team of freelance translators working remotely. If you\'re proficient in both English and Tamil and possess experience in translation, either professionally or as a volunteer, we\'re eager to connect with you!Join our expanding network of freelance translators at Dals, where we offer written translation services to our clients across the UK. This position plays a vital role in helping our clients deliver their services efficiently by translating documents into the languages required by their service users. This position offers an excellent chance to develop your translation career within a dynamic industry. Responsibilities In your capacity as a translator with Dals, you will be tasked with translating digital documents for our clients, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines, and performing necessary proofreading. You will also communicate with our booking team for any needed support or to report issues, guaranteeing the readiness of documents for client submission. Qualifications Right to Work in the country of residence Fluent in English and Tamil at a C1 level or higher Prepared to undergo a trial assessment Have a Basic DBS check or equivalent security clearance (EU residents) At least 1 year of translation experience, translating a minimum of 100,000 words or completing 100 assignments Hold relevant qualifications in Translation, Languages, Linguistics, or a related field (e.g., BA or MA in Translation, CIOL Level 7 Diploma in Translation, DPI Level 4 & 5 in Translation, BA or MA in Languages, Linguistics, or related disciplines) Ability to work remotely with flexible hours Very important: You will log into our system when ready to work and will be paid for the minutes you work As this is a freelance position, you will be responsible for your own tax payments Additional requirements Approx. 100 hours interpreting experience (professional or voluntary work) or equivalent Valid security clearance/criminal background check EU residency We look forward to hearing from you! https://www.dals.co.uk/ #J-18808-Ljbffr

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