Legal Data Specialist - French

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Data Associate/Linguist with legal background and native or near-native fluency in French. The ideal candidate will possess excellent linguistic skills, experience in data annotation, and the ability to provide cultural insights for French-speaking audiences in a legal context. This role involves close collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure the accuracy and appropriateness of labeled data.
This position is an individual contributor role reporting to the Technical Program Manager.
Responsibility:

Label new and existing projects in French accurately, ensuring that terminology is both culturally and contextually appropriately by understanding the context of the data, applying the correct labels, and maintaining a high level of precision and consistency across all projects
Work closely with product managers, engineering teams, and other stakeholders to gather necessary information and scope for effective labeling which includes participating in meetings, understanding project requirements, and providing feedback to improve processes and outcomes
Review and edit labels for consistency, clarity, and accuracy across all AI projects
Conduct regular quality checks and audits to ensure that all labeled data meets the highest standards of quality and reliability
Understand the nuances and preferences of French-speaking audiences to ensure accurate and culturally appropriate references by staying updated with cultural trends and linguistic changes within French-speaking communities
Use legal expertise in both English and French to interpret complex legal documents correctly
Provide or verify accurate translations of legal texts, ensuring that all legal terminology is used appropriately and that the meaning is preserved across languages

Job Designation:
Employee is not required to be in or near an office frequentlyand works from a designated remote work location for the majority of thetime.
Positions at Docusign are assigned a job designation of either In Office, Hybrid or Remote and are specific to the role/job. Preferred job designations are not guaranteed when changing positions within Docusign. Docusign reserves the right to change a position’s job designation depending on business needs and as permitted by local law.
What you bring:
Basic

Native or near-native fluency in French, with written communication skills in both English and French
Ability to convey complex ideas clearly and effectively in English and French
Bachelor’s Degree in Linguistics or a related field
4+ years Experience with data annotation, linguistic annotation, and other forms of data markup
Ability to strictly adhere to annotation guidelines, think abstractly about language, and identify basic parts of speech

Preferred

Qualified degree in Law
Strong understanding of linguistic principles and the ability to apply them to real-world data annotation tasks
Demonstrated ability to understand and interpret legal documents, with a strong grasp of legal terminology in both English and French
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Familiarity with Regex and SQL
Experience with software localization

Wage Transparency:
Pay for this position is based on a number of factors including geographic location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Based on applicable legislation, the below details pay ranges in the following locations:
California: $27.60/hour – $38.89/hour
Illinois and Colorado: $25.24/hour – $32.78/hour
Washington and New York (including NYC metro area): $25.24/hour – $35.86/hour
Washington DC: $27.60/hour – $35.86/hour
Global benefits provide options for the following:

Paid Time Off: earned time off, as well as paid company holidays based on region
Paid Parental Leave: take up to six months off with your child after birth, adoption or foster care placement
Full Health Benefits Plans: options for 100% employer paid and minimum employee contribution health plans from day one of employment
Retirement Plans: select retirement and pension programs with potential for employer contributions
Learning and Development: options for coaching, online courses and education reimbursements
Compassionate Care Leave: paid time off following the loss of a loved one and other life-changing events

Life at Docusign:
Docusign is committed to building trust and making the world more agreeable for our employees, customers and the communities in which we live and work. You can count on us to listen, be honest, and try our best to do what’s right, every day. At Docusign, everything is equal.
We each have a responsibility to ensure every team member has an equal opportunity to succeed, to be heard, to exchange ideas openly, to build lasting relationships, and to do the work of their life. Best of all, you will be able to feel deep pride in the work you do, because your contribution helps us make the world better than we found it. And for that, you’ll be loved by us, our customers, and the world in which we live.