Legal Interpreters - New York City, NY

JTG inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

A language services company in New York City is seeking freelance Legal Interpreters fluent in English and another language. Candidates must have at least 4 years of professional interpreting experience, especially in court settings, and be familiar with legal terminology. This role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities in law enforcement settings.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in professional interpreting.
• Experience in court interpreting.
• Willingness to undergo a U.S. government background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality interpreting services for legal and law enforcement settings.
• Accurately interpret maintaining original tone and meaning.
• Adhere to professional code of ethics.

Skills

Fluent in English and another language

Professional interpreting experience

Legal terminology proficiency

Strong command of formal vocabulary

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Legal Interpreters – New York City, NY

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: New York City, NY

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.