Raiyah Obeidat
Irbid
Summary
Dedicated legal translator with 5 years of experience, specializing in translating legal documents and academic materials. Holds a Master in Language Interpretation and Translation Studies. Committed to delivering precise translations and fostering understanding across cultures.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal Translator
Legal Affairs Unit
03.2023 - Current
- Responsible for translating a wide range of university-related agreements, including Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) and various contracts
- Ensured compliance with legal standards through precise translation of legal texts
Part-time lecturer
UNIVERSITY OF JORDAN
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Delivered engaging lectures and managed course materials, focusing on fostering student participation and understanding
Translator
TRANSLATION CENTER
06.2022 - 04.2023
- Translated agreements and contracts, and edited research abstracts
- Specialized in translating specific academic materials, ensuring accuracy and clarity
Translator
INSTASHOP
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Translated various documents and materials for the company
Translator and Interpreter
FREELANCE
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Produced Syrian Refugees in Jordan: The configuration of the European-Jordanian border regime and the competitive construction of different migrant Identities
- An Interpreter in three workshops in Yarmouk university talking about Becoming a Trauma-Informed Psychological Provider Amidst the Syrian Refugee Crisis in Jordan: Addressing Clients& Trauma and Providers& Vicarious Trauma
- A Collaborative Examination of Culturally Competent Counseling Skills: Working with Syrian Refugees in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
Research Assistant
YARMOUK UNIVERSITY
10.2019 - 01.2020
- Assisted Professors in proofreading research studies
- Executed a variety of tasks as required including preparing assignments, quizzes and tests
- Overtook test monitoring tasks
Consecutive Interpreter Trainee
PLATINUM FOR INTERPRETATION AND TRANSLATION SERVICES
07.2018 - 07.2018
- Orally interpreted with the French Civil Defense within a twinning program between the Jordanian Civil Defense and the French Civil Defense in Salt Governorate
Education
Master - Translation
Yarmouk University
01.2022
Bachelor - Translation
Yarmouk University
01.2015
Skills
- MS Copyediting
- SDL Trados Studio
- Creative Writing
- Subtitling
- Post Editing
- Bilingual Proficiency
- Legal Terminology Knowledge
- Attention to Detail
- CAT Tool Proficiency
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Social Skills
- Effective Working Alone
- Cooperative Team Member
- Adopting New Skills
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Excellent Human Relations Skills
- Ability to Multitask Multiple Projects
Certification
- Legal Translation of Contracts and Agreements, Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization
- Advanced Legal Translation, Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization
- Training Program Legal Translation Diploma, Metrpolis , Certified by The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research-Jordan
Timeline
Legal Translator
Legal Affairs Unit
03.2023 - Current
Part-time lecturer
UNIVERSITY OF JORDAN
07.2022 - 06.2023
Translator
TRANSLATION CENTER
06.2022 - 04.2023
Translator
INSTASHOP
08.2021 - 05.2022
Research Assistant
YARMOUK UNIVERSITY
10.2019 - 01.2020
Consecutive Interpreter Trainee
PLATINUM FOR INTERPRETATION AND TRANSLATION SERVICES
07.2018 - 07.2018
Translator and Interpreter
FREELANCE
01.2018 - 01.2022
Master - Translation
Yarmouk University
Bachelor - Translation
Yarmouk University
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