Legal Interpreters - Washington, DC

JTG inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 48,216 - 82,656; Part time

Job summary

A language services company in Washington, DC is seeking experienced freelance Legal Interpreters fluent in English and another specified language. Responsibilities include providing interpreting services for legal settings and maintaining a professional ethical code. Candidates need at least 4 years of interpreting experience and a bachelor's degree. This is a great opportunity for qualified individuals to work in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality interpreting services for legal settings.
• Accurately interpret while maintaining the tone and meaning.
• Utilize industry-specific legal terminology.

Skills

Fluency in English

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

Strong command of legal vocabulary

Court interpreting experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Legal Interpreters – Washington, DC

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: Washington, DC

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.