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Shamaine Mootoosawmy

@shamainemootoosawmy

Bilingual legal and linguistic professional with 7 years of experience.

Canada
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What I'm looking for

I am seeking opportunities that allow me to leverage my bilingual skills in a dynamic environment, focusing on legal translation and language services while fostering collaboration and innovation.

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

IL

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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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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Software and tools used professionally

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