Legal Interpreters - Denver, CO

Legal Interpreters - Denver, CO

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: Los Angeles, CA

Status: Freelance contractor

Citizenship: This position requires U.S. citizenship (dual citizenship accepted).

Location/Residence: Must reside in the U.S.


Pay Range: $55.00 - $120.00 per hour

Benefits: This is an independent contractor engagement. JTG does not provide employer-sponsored benefits for this role.


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.