As a Lawyer Linguist, you will need to master following:

• ensure consistency of translation works in multiple target languages
• follow translation quality standards
• improve translated texts
• translate texts

More generally, a lawyer linguist is also versed in:

• analyse legal evidence
• apply grammar and spelling rules
• compile legal documents
• grammar
• legal research
• legal terminology
• linguistics
• observe confidentiality
• translate language concepts
• use computer-aided translation

It also helps to know the following:

• cooperate in linguistic process steps
• draft legislation
• ensure quality of legislation
• read pre-drafted texts
• review translation works
• revise translation works
• advise on legal decisions
• court interpreting
• court procedures
• interpret law
• liaise with government officials
• proofread text
• speak different languages
• study court hearings
• technical terminology
• terminology
• use consulting techniques