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Legal Interpreters – San Francisco, CA

JTG, inc. • San Francisco, CA, United States • 1m ago

Legal Interpreters – San Francisco, CA

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: San Francisco, CA

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.