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Legal Interpreters – Washington, DC
Summary
Title:Legal Interpreters – Washington, DC
ID:1925
Department:Language
Location:District of Columbia
Description

Legal Interpreters – Washington, DC

 

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

 

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

 

Location: Washington, DC


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. JTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

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