Shamaine Mootoosawmy
@shamainemootoosawmy
Bilingual legal and linguistic professional with 7 years of experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a bilingual French-English legal and linguistic professional with over 7 years of experience in translation, editing, and language services. My expertise lies in delivering high-quality English-to-French translations, revisions, and proofreading across various sectors including legal, corporate, and marketing. I have a proven track record of managing terminology databases and style guides, ensuring editorial accuracy and tone for diverse audiences.
Throughout my career, I have honed my skills in using CAT tools and have collaborated effectively with internal teams and external vendors. My recent role as an AI Language Specialist at Innodata Ltd involved editing and refining multilingual content to enhance AI translation tools, while my experience at the Supreme Court of Mauritius allowed me to translate and interpret critical legal documents. I thrive under tight deadlines and am committed to fostering linguistic duality within professional environments.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
AI Language Specialist
Innodata Ltd
May 2024 - Feb 2025 (9 months)
Edited, reviewed, and refined multilingual French-English content to train and enhance AI translation tools. Assessed tone, clarity, and accuracy in translations across various domains including legal, public-facing, and corporate content. Maintained editorial quality control by aligning with best practices in French style and grammar conventions.
Trainee Solicitor
Dentons LLP
Jul 2023 - Apr 2024 (9 months)
Supported French and English drafting of legal materials including company filings, client communications, and procedural briefs. Reviewed and translated bilingual legal correspondence for internal and external stakeholders.
Legal Translator & Interpreter
Supreme Court of Mauritius
Jan 2023 - Apr 2024 (1 year 3 months)
Translated legal documents such as contracts, court decisions, and affidavits from English to French and vice versa. Edited and proofread documents to ensure accuracy, legal clarity, and conformance to jurisdictional standards. Reviewed translated output from other legal professionals and provided feedback on tone and terminology.
Legal Translator
Mardemootoo Solicitors
Jul 2016 - Feb 2017 (7 months)
Produced accurate English–French translations of legal, financial, and corporate materials. Edited bilingual publications for coherence, grammatical accuracy, and legal relevance. Updated in-house style guide and supported junior translators with consistency in terminology.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Law, UK
Postgraduate Diploma in Law, Law
Focused on legal research, writing, and ethics, with an emphasis on multilingual documentation in regulatory settings. Developed expertise in legal translation and cross-cultural communication.
University of Cape Town, South Africa
Bachelor of Arts, Business French & Spanish Language and Literature
Studied Business French and Spanish Language and Literature, gaining proficiency in both languages. Developed strong analytical and communication skills through the study of diverse literary and business texts.
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