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JTG, inc.

Legal Interpreters - Denver, CO

Denver, CO · On-site

$55 - $120/hr

Strong command of legal, formal, and diplomatic vocabulary * Familiarity with both formal and ... Court interpreter certification * Successful completion of an interpreting exam by a U.S ...

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Legal Interpreters - Charlotte, NC

Legal Interpreters - Charlotte, NC

JTG, inc.

Charlotte, NC • On-site

$55 - $120/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 13 days ago

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Legal Interpreters - Charlotte, NC
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: Charlotte, NC
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
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.
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Industry

Guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Reston, VA, US

Year founded

1995

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