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SOSi

Freelance Medical Interpreter

Federal Court Interpreter Certification Examination * Washington State Administrative Office for the Courts * National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreter * Certification Commission for ...

JTG, inc.

Legal Interpreters - Houston, TX

Houston, TX · On-site

$55 - $120/hr

Freelance contractor Citizenship: This position requires U.S. citizenship (dual citizenship ... Court interpreter certification * Successful completion of an interpreting exam by a U.S ...

JTG, inc.

Legal Interpreters - Denver, CO

Denver, CO · On-site

$55 - $120/hr

Freelance contractor Citizenship: This position requires U.S. citizenship (dual citizenship ... Court interpreter certification * Successful completion of an interpreting exam by a U.S ...

SOSi

Federal Court Interpreter Certification Examination * Washington State Administrative Office for the Courts * National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreter * Certification Commission for ...

SOSi

$68K/yr

Federal Court Interpreter Certification Examination * Washington State Administrative Office for the Courts * National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreter * Certification Commission for ...

Certified Languages

Mixteco Remote Interpreter

We service all industries including insurance, financial, utility companies, customer service and state courts, etc. -CLI utilizes freelance interpreters (independent contractors) and this position ...

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Mam Remote Interpreter

Portland, OR · Remote

$42/hr

We service all industries including insurance, financial, utility companies, customer service and state courts, etc. -CLI utilizes freelance interpreters (independent contractors) and this position ...

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How much do freelance court interpreter jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance court interpreter in the United States is $78,267.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $65,500.00 and $91,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Court Interpreter vs Freelance Legal Translator?

AspectFreelance Court InterpreterFreelance Legal Translator
CredentialsTypically requires court interpreting certification, language proficiency testsRequires translation certifications, legal language expertise
Work EnvironmentCourts, legal proceedings, live interpretingLegal documents, contracts, written translation
Employer & Industry UsageCourts, government agencies, legal institutionsLaw firms, legal departments, publishing
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding roles in legal settings, interpreting vs translatingLegal document translation, accuracy, certification

Freelance Court Interpreters primarily provide live, oral interpretation during legal proceedings, requiring specialized certification and experience with court environments. Freelance Legal Translators focus on translating legal documents and texts, emphasizing accuracy and legal terminology expertise. While both roles serve the legal industry, they differ in work setting, skills, and certification requirements.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Court Interpreter job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $78,267 per year, or $37.6 per hour.

Freelance Medical Interpreter

SOSi

Remote

Contractor

Re-posted 20 days ago

Job description

Company Description
Founded in 1989, SOSi is among the largest private, founder-owned technology and services integrators in the defense and government services industry. We deliver tailored solutions, tested leadership, and trusted results to enable national security missions worldwide.
Job Description
Overview
SOSi is actively seeking qualified, professional, and experienced medical interpreters. Our job is to provide in person, over the phone, and video remote interpretation (VRI) interpretation services for scheduled and on-demand service requests within the state of Washington, and bordering zip codes. The government contractor requires interpretation services for injured workers and crime victims during medical and vocational appointments. All languages are encouraged to apply across the country.
Essential Job Duties
  • Provides scheduled and on-demand in-person, over-the-phone, and VRI consecutive interpretation between Multiple Languages and English and vice versa between medical/vocational providers and injured workers and crime victims with low English proficiency as required.

Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
  • High School Diploma.
  • Ability to obtain and provide a valid driver's license, U.S. passport or other government issued photo ID.
  • Ability to obtain a background check through Washington Access To Criminal History (WATCH) website.
  • Highly proficient in both English and Target Language, ILR scale of 2+.
  • Ability to speak English and Target Language fluently, including high to low levels of language register, regional colloquialisms, and slang expressions, and do so with clear and intelligible pronunciation.
  • Ability to preserve the tone and emotional level of the speaker, as well as manage the delivery, speed, and length of the statement (projection, pace and pausing) of the speaker.
  • Ability to maintain appropriate speed and projection while rendering interpretation, and request and incorporate clarification of speaker's statements only when justified.
  • Ability to obtain one of the following certifications:
    • Washington State Department of Social and Health Services
    • Federal Court Interpreter Certification Examination
    • Washington State Administrative Office for the Courts
    • National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreter
    • Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI)
    • US State Department Office of Language Services
  • Ability to obtain a National Provider Identifier (NPI) Number
  • Ability to obtain a Unified Business Identifier (UBI) with the Washington State Department of Revenue.

Additional Information
Work Environment
  • In-person appointments throughout the state of Washington and surrounding zip codes.
  • Remote work available for telephonic and video remote appointments.

Working at SOSi
All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against for any reason.

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