Legal Interpreters - New York City, NY

Key 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

Minimum 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Court interpreter certification
• Successful completion of an interpreting exam by a U.S. government agency or equivalent (ILR3 score or higher)
• Specialized interpreting training
• Existing security clearance

Education

Minimum of bachelor's degree

Reports to

Program Manager