Freelance Legal Interpreter - Courtroom & Law

JTG, inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,768 - 165,312; Part time

Job summary

JTG, inc. is seeking freelance legal interpreters fluent in English and one of Amharic, Arabic, Azeri, Bahasa, Chinese, French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Korean, Mandarin, Norwegian, Spanish, or Wolof. The role is based in New York City, NY and requires U.S.

citizenship. You will provide interpreting services in legal and law enforcement contexts, maintaining tone, accuracy, and appropriate terminology. Minimum qualifications include 4+ years of interpreting experience and court interpreting

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional interpreting experience required.
• Proven experience in court interpreting preferred.
• Strong command of legal, formal, and diplomatic vocabulary required.
• Familiarity with regionalisms and slang in communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality interpreting services for legal and law enforcement settings.
• Accurately interpret while maintaining the original tone, register, and meaning.
• Utilize industry-specific legal terminology.
• Adhere to the professional code of ethics.

Skills

4+ years of interpreting experience

Court interpreting

Legal vocabulary

Regionalisms & slang

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

JTG, inc. is seeking freelance legal interpreters fluent in English and one of Amharic, Arabic, Azeri, Bahasa, Chinese, French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Korean, Mandarin, Norwegian, Spanish, or Wolof. The role is based in New York City, NY and requires U.S.

citizenship. You will provide interpreting services in legal and law enforcement contexts, maintaining tone, accuracy, and appropriate terminology. Minimum qualifications include 4+ years of interpreting experience and court interpreting