Legal Interpreters - Dallas, TX

About the role

JTG is actively seeking freelance Legal Interpreters fluent in English and one of the following languages: Amharic, Arabic, Azeri, Bahasa, Chinese, French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Korean, Mandarin, Norwegian, Spanish, Wolof. Location: Dallas, TX. Status: Freelance contractor. Citizenship: This position requires U.S. citizenship (dual citizenship accepted).

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality interpreting services for legal and law enforcement settings
• Accurately interpret while maintaining the original tone, register, and meaning
• Utilize industry-specific legal terminology
• Adhere to the professional code of ethics

Requirements

• 4+ years of professional interpreting experience
• Proven experience in court interpreting
• Strong command of legal, formal, and diplomatic vocabulary
• Familiarity with both formal and informal communication, including regionalisms and slang
• Willingness to undergo a U.S. government background check

Qualifications

• Preferred qualifications include court interpreter certification and successful completion of an interpreting exam by a U.S. government agency or equivalent (ILR3 score or higher)
• Specialized interpreting training
• Existing security clearance

Benefits

This position offers the potential for flexible scheduling and the ability to work from home.

Pay

Pay Range: $55.00 - $120.00 per hour

Schedule

Flexible scheduling is available.

Contact

If you meet the qualifications and are ready to contribute your skills, we encourage you to apply!

Founded in 1995, JTG is an Employee-Owned Company that is specialized in language services, training, and analytics.