Federally Certified Spanish Court Interpreter / Legal Linguist

Status: Full-Time, on-site in Denver, CO. Anticipated start: September 1, 2026.

About the role

JTG, inc. is seeking a Federally Certified Spanish-English Interpreter / Legal Linguist to support a U.S. Attorney's Office in downtown Denver.

Responsibilities

• Provide simultaneous and consecutive interpreting and sight translation for witness interviews, proffers, trial preparation, grand jury proceedings, and court hearings
• Translate legal and evidentiary documents in both directions (indictments, plea agreements, motions, discovery, and correspondence), including certified translations when required
• Transcribe and translate audio/video evidence (recorded calls, interviews, surveillance media) with time-stamped, speaker-labeled transcripts
• Perform quality review of translations and maintain case terminology glossaries

Requirements

• Current Federally Certified Court Interpreter (FCCI) credential in Spanish – both written and oral phases passed
• Minimum 3 years of recent professional legal interpreting and translation experience (criminal investigations, prosecutions, courts, public defense, or law enforcement)
• Demonstrated written legal translation and audio transcription/translation experience
• Native or near-native proficiency in Spanish and English, including legal, colloquial, and regional usage (Mexican/Central American variants strongly preferred)
• Ability to obtain and maintain DOJ background investigation and suitability approvals (U.S. citizenship is required for the background check, per client requirements)

Schedule

• Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off and federal holidays
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – you become an owner of the company

About JTG

JTG, inc. is a Reston, VA-based, 100% employee-owned small business with 30+ years of federal language services experience.