Legal Interpreters – Dallas, TX

 

JTG is actively seeking freelance Legal Interpreters fluent in English and one of the following languages:

 

Amharic, Arabic, Azeri, Bahasa, Chinese, French, German, Hindi, Korean, Mandarin, Norwegian, Spanish, Wolof

 

Location: Dallas, TX

Status: Freelance contractor

Citizenship: U.S. citizen residing in the U.S. (dual citizenship accepted)

 

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

 

This is an exciting opportunity for experienced legal interpreters looking to work in a dynamic, professional setting. 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.