Legal Interpreters - San Francisco, CA

JTG inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A language services company is seeking freelance Legal Interpreters fluent in English and a second language for legal settings in San Francisco. Candidates must have at least 4 years of professional interpreting experience and familiarity with legal terminology. This role offers the opportunity to work with diverse legal matters and requires adherence to professional ethics. Applicants will need to undergo a U.S. government background check.

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

Fluent in English

Knowledge of legal terminology

Proficient in a second language (e.g., Spanish, Arabic)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Legal Interpreters – San Francisco, CA

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: San Francisco, CA

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.