Remote Court Interpreter for Indigenous Mexican Languages

Cayuse Holdings; Trenton (NJ); Remote; USD 103,000 - 131,000; Part time

Job summary

Cayuse Language Connect, LLC is seeking Indigenous Mexican Language Interpreters to provide real-time interpretation for court proceedings, including hearings, sentencing, and related activities. Remote work optional; on-site assignments may be required by courts and clients.

Fluency in English and Indigenous Mexican languages is essential. Role requires discretion, confidentiality, and strict adherence to legal and ethical standards, with potential travel for in-person assignments and flexible

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (Bachelor’s degree preferred).
• 3+ years of court interpretation, immigration, trafficking, hearings.
• Native or near-native fluency in both English and Indigenous Mexican Languages: Nahuatl, Yucatec Maya, Tzeltal & Tzotzil, Mixtec, Zapotec, Otomi.
• Familiarity with legal terminology.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and act impartially.

Responsibilities

• Accurately interpret spoken communication between parties in real time, preserving meaning, intent, and tone.
• Facilitate cross-cultural understanding by clarifying non-verbal cues and culture-specific concepts, when necessary.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and impartiality in all interactions, consistent with regulations and ethical standards.
• Complete required documentation, logs, and reports in accordance with agency and contractual protocols.
• Comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, government customer policies, and codes of professional conduct.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Organizational and analytical

Independence and teamwork

Confidential information handling

Relaying spoken information

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Cayuse Language Connect, LLC is seeking Indigenous Mexican Language Interpreters to provide real-time interpretation for court proceedings, including hearings, sentencing, and related activities. Remote work optional; on-site assignments may be required by courts and clients.

Fluency in English and Indigenous Mexican languages is essential. Role requires discretion, confidentiality, and strict adherence to legal and ethical standards, with potential travel for in-person assignments and flexible