Pashto Court Interpreter — Elite Legal Interpreting

Metlang; New York (NY); On-site; USD 114,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Metlang is seeking experienced Pashto court interpreters for legal proceedings including proffers, arraignments, depositions, hearings and trials. The position is a 1099 contractor role offering competitive pay and flexible scheduling.

Candidates should have at least two years of consecutive interpreting in court, expert English and Pashto fluency, and the ability to convey legal concepts accurately, under pressure, with professional communication.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of consecutive and/or simultaneous court interpreting experience.
• Experience preparing court-ready transcriptions and translations.
• Expert fluency in English and Pashto.
• Ability to interpret legal concepts and forensic terminology accurately.
• Work independently and communicate professionally with clients.
• Capable of performing well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Interpret orally in consecutive or simultaneous modes.
• Transcribe spoken Pashto/English into written form.
• Translate between Pashto and English in legal documents.
• Analyze information for accurate interpretation and translation.

Skills

Pashto fluency

English fluency

Court interpreting experience

Transcription/translation experience

Independent work under pressure

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Metlang is seeking experienced Pashto court interpreters for legal proceedings including proffers, arraignments, depositions, hearings and trials. The position is a 1099 contractor role offering competitive pay and flexible scheduling.

Candidates should have at least two years of consecutive interpreting in court, expert English and Pashto fluency, and the ability to convey legal concepts accurately, under pressure, with professional communication.