Legal Interpreters - Atlanta, GA

JTG, inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 165,000; Part time

Job summary

JTG, inc. in Atlanta, GA is seeking freelance Legal Interpreters fluent in English and one of Armenian, Estonian, Greek, Kyrgyz, Lithuanian, Mam, or Spanish. The role requires U.S.

citizenship and residence within the United States, and offers hourly pay from $55.00 to $120.00. Responsibilities include interpreting for legal and law enforcement settings, preserving tone and meaning, using legal terminology, and adhering to professional ethics.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional interpreting experience.
• Proven experience in court interpreting.
• Strong command of legal, formal, and diplomatic vocabulary.
• Familiarity with both formal and informal communication, including regionalisms and slang.
• Willingness to undergo a U.S. government background check.

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

Interpreting experience

Court interpreting

Legal terminology

Diplomatic vocabulary

Background check compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

JTG is actively seeking freelance Legal Interpreters fluent in English and one of the following languages:

Armenian, Estonian, Greek, Kyrgyz, Lithuanian, Mam, Spanish

Location: Atlanta, GA

Status: Freelance contractor

Citizenship: This position requires U.S. citizenship (dual citizenship accepted).

Location/Residence: Must reside in the U.S.

Pay Range: $55.00 - $120.00 per hour

Key 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

Minimum Requirements

• 4+ years of professional interpreting experience


• Proven experience in court interpreting


• Strong command of legal, formal, and diplomatic vocabulary


• Familiarity with both formal and informal communication, including regionalisms and slang


• Willingness to undergo a U.S. government background check

Preferred Qualifications

• Court interpreter certification


• Successful completion of an interpreting exam by a U.S. government agency or equivalent (ILR3 score or higher)


• Specialized interpreting training


• Existing security clearance

Education: Minimum of bachelor's degree

Reports to: Program Manager

This is an exciting opportunity for experienced legal interpreters looking to work in a dynamic, professional setting.

Founded in 1995, JTG is an Employee-Owned Company that is specialized in language services, training, and analytics.