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