Legal Interpreters - Houston, TX

JTG inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading language services company in Houston is seeking freelance Legal Interpreters fluent in English and one additional language for legal and law enforcement settings. Candidates should have over 4 years of interpreting experience, a strong command of legal vocabulary, and must be willing to undergo a background check. This position offers a dynamic, professional environment for qualified interpreters.

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.
• Willingness to undergo a U.S. government background check.
• Minimum of bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Fluency in English

Legal terminology

Interpreting experience

Formal communication

Diplomatic vocabulary

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Legal Interpreters – Houston, TX

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

Amharic, Arabic, Azeri, Bahasa, Chinese, French, German, Hindi, Korean, Mandarin, Norwegian, Spanish, Wolof

Location: Houston, TX

Status: Freelance contractor

Citizenship: U.S. citizen residing in the U.S. (dual citizenship accepted)

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. If you meet the qualifications and are ready to contribute your skills, we encourage you to apply!

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