Swahili Court Interpreter (On-Call, Arizona)

Cayuse Holdings; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Cayuse Language Connect, LLC is seeking a Swahili Interpreter for in-person interpretation services across Arizona courts. The role supports access to justice by facilitating clear communication for individuals with limited English proficiency in legal proceedings.

This is an as-needed, on-site position with assignments notified 24–48 hours in advance. Requires Swahili and English fluency, strong legal terminology, and court-interpreter credentials if available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Linguistics, Translation/Interpretation, Foreign Languages, Legal Studies).
• Minimum 5 years of professional language services experience, with court/interpreter exposure preferred.
• Native or near-native Swahili and English; strong legal terminology in both languages.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person, consecutive and/or simultaneous Swahili–English interpretation for Arizona courts and related justice system entities.
• Interpret accurately and impartially in various legal settings including court hearings, pretrial conferences, probation hearings, and sentencing.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to professional codes of conduct; prepare by reviewing case materials; coordinate with Cayuse staff and court personnel.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Customer focus

MS Office

Motivation

Relationship building

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics/Translation/Interpretation/Foreign Languages/Legal Studies

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Acrobat

Job description

Cayuse Language Connect, LLC is seeking a Swahili Interpreter for in-person interpretation services across Arizona courts. The role supports access to justice by facilitating clear communication for individuals with limited English proficiency in legal proceedings.

This is an as-needed, on-site position with assignments notified 24–48 hours in advance. Requires Swahili and English fluency, strong legal terminology, and court-interpreter credentials if available.