Legal Interpreters - Houston, TX
jtgHouston, TX
$55.00 - $120.00 per hour
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jtgHouston, TXSenior L5
$55.00 - $120.00 per hour
Translation and Interpretation ServicesAll Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical ServicesCourt Reporting and Stenotype Services
APPLY NOW (opens in a new tab)Legal Interpreters - Houston, TXJTG 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: Houston, TX
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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Level
Senior L5
Salary
$55.00 - $120.00 per hour
Location
Houston, TX
Occupation
Interpreters and Translators
Industry
Translation and Interpretation Services
Posted
3 days ago