Remote West African Court Interpreter (On-Call)

Cayuse Holdings; Hagåtña (GU); Remote; USD 103,000 - 131,000; Part time

Job summary

Cayuse Language Connect, LLC is seeking a West African Dialects Interpreters to provide real-time language interpretation across court settings. The role requires English plus one of multiple West African dialects, with strict confidentiality and impartiality in all proceedings.

The position is remote and part-time hourly, with on-call availability and potential travel to assignments as needed, supporting hearings, pretrials, and court-related events in accordance with client guidelines.

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 one of these languages: West African Dialects: Atlantic, Mande, Kwa, Volta-Niger, Hausa, Yotuba, Igbo, Akan, Wolof, and Fula
• Familiarity with legal terminology.
• Ability to always 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 communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Independent work

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Relaying information

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Office productivity tools

Job description

Cayuse Language Connect, LLC is seeking a West African Dialects Interpreters to provide real-time language interpretation across court settings. The role requires English plus one of multiple West African dialects, with strict confidentiality and impartiality in all proceedings.

The position is remote and part-time hourly, with on-call availability and potential travel to assignments as needed, supporting hearings, pretrials, and court-related events in accordance with client guidelines.