Working languages:
French to English
CanuckityJane
37 yrs legal translation; former lawyer

Canada
Local time: 14:01 EST (GMT-5)

Native in: English Native in English
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Highly skilled and experienced in all areas of law and government
Account type Freelance translator and/or interpreter
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Services Translation, Editing/proofreading
Expertise
Specializes in:
Law: Contract(s)Law: Taxation & Customs
Law (general)Law: Patents, Trademarks, Copyright
Real EstateInternational Org/Dev/Coop
Certificates, Diplomas, Licenses, CVsBusiness/Commerce (general)
Government / PoliticsEconomics
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KudoZ activity (PRO) PRO-level points: 4, Questions answered: 1
Payment methods accepted PayPal, Money order, Wire transfer
Translation education Bachelor's degree - BA (French, philosophy, political science); LL.B. (common law) - Canadian universities
Experience Years of experience: 37. Registered at ProZ.com: Oct 2011.
ProZ.com Certified PRO certificate(s) N/A
Credentials French to English (B.A., LL.B., called to bar 1979)
Memberships N/A
Software Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Powerpoint
CV/Resume CV (documentation of experience, education; reference letters) available on request
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Bio
French>English legal and general translation

B.A. (Philosophy, French language & literature, political science)
LL.B. (Canada, common law)

Called to the Bar of Ontario
13 years in private law practice with focus on administrative law and human rights

Initially employed by Government of Canada Translation Bureau as TR (legal specialist)

Freelance translator 1977 to present
- translation of judgments of courts and tribunals
- translation of parliamentary proceedings and research
- translation of legal research and opinions, pleadings, memoranda, contracts/agreements, testimony (common law and droit civil)
- revision and training of staff translators

Extensive record of professional and voluntary activities

Complete CV and references available on request
Keywords: law, pleadings, judgments, decisions, awards, contracts, opinions, research, briefs


Profile last updated
Mar 13, 2023



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