Work experience
- Interpreting and translations in the automotive industry
- Interpreting and translations in numerous legal practice areas and legal disputes
- Conference interpreting
- Translations of marketing, PR and in-house texts
Sworn interpreting and translations: interpreting in court proceedings, certified translations of official documents; membership in the Chamber of Court Appointed Interpreters and Translators of the Czech Republic
Long-term provision of translation services for the Havel & Partners law firm: translating documents in all of the firm’s practice areas in a variety of mostly complex cases and transactions
Long-term provision of interpreting and translation services for Jaguar Land Rover: simultaneous interpreting for the dealership network and legal translations; and for Škoda Auto, a.s.: translations for HR and the supreme corporate bodies; interpreting of regular senior management meetings and conferences
Conference interpreting: expert conferences and seminars (e.g. recodification of construction law, stormwater management and urban planning), press conferences (Audi, Visa Europe, FC Viktoria Plzeň and FC Bayern München)
Education and other professional qualifications:
2019
Court Appointed Interpreter and Translator of the Czech, English and German languages
Registered with the Municipal Court in Prague
2018–now
Chamber of Court Appointed Interpreters and Translators and other institutions
Life-long learning courses in law terminology (insurance, tax law, accounting)
2014–2016
Charles University in Prague, Faculty of Law
Law studies for interpreters and translators (Czech, English and German)
2014
Charles University in Prague, Faculty of Arts, Institute of Translation Studies
Master’s degree in Translation Studies – Czech, English, German (specialisation on interpreting)
2011–2012
University of Vienna
Interpreting, macroeconomics and law studies (Erasmus)
2009–2010
Leipzig University
Interpreting, English and German language with culture studies and an intercultural project (funded by the Czech-German Future Fund’s scholarship)
References:
« Mr Jurenka interpreted at our international conference ‘CEE Automotive Supply Chain’ with more than 350 participants, who very much appreciated his expertise in the automotive field. We are very happy to further recommend Mr Jurenka’s high-quality interpreting services. »
Pavel EšnerDeputy Director of the Automotive Industry Association of the Czech Republic
« Jakub Jurenka provided consecutive interpretation for us at a gala evening celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Czech representation of HARTING. We were very satisfied with the professionalism and quality of his interpretation. Although the company’s owner “teased” him several times, he reacted very flexibly and without any signs of stress. Mr Jurenka is someone we can highly recommend. »
Ing. Marek Sucharda, MBAExecutive Director of HARTING Czech Republic
« Utmost satisfaction after a study trip over several days. High-quality interpreting of presentations on technological and economic topics. Professional services and pleasant communication – we will definitely contact Mr. Jurenka next time. »
Filip SiblíkFriends of the Earth Czech Republic
« We organized an evening meeting on real estate investment and the Austrian tax system. Jakub provided perfect and fluent simultaneous interpretation from English and German; his approach was very responsible and professional. We will be happy to use Jakub’s interpreting services again. »
Michal NadzonDistrict Director of Berlitz
« As an organiser of social and cultural events, I started to cooperate with Jakub in 2012 when I was preparing a football championship for the German company Gerresheimer and its offices from all over the world. Since then our cooperation has thrived. I use Jakub’s services for various translations and regular interpretation of our company’s general meetings. I was particularly surprised by Jakub’s professional level and the high quality of his services. »
Štěpán PikáliExecutive Director of Proform CNC Nástrojárna
