Freelance Legal Interpreter - Immigration Proceedings
Posted 18 days agoConfirmed open 23 min ago
Who can apply
United States only
Salary
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Contract
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About the role
Opportunity
We are seeking experienced legal interpreters to provide remote interpretation services for U.S. immigration court hearings. Spanish is a high-volume language on this contract, offering steady assignments year-round with the flexibility to accept as many cases as you’d like.
Key Details
Work format: 100% remote (U.S.-based only); no travel/onsite required
Scheduling: Support hearings across multiple U.S. time zones from your chosen location
Typical assignment length: 2.5–4.5 hours
Hearing types may include: asylum, removal, credible fear, bond hearings, and related proceedings
Services provided: simultaneous interpretation, consecutive interpretation, and sight translation
Setting: Hearings
Languages
We are currently prioritizing interpreters in the following languages (in addition to other qualified candidates):
Spanish (high volume)
Turkish
Hindi
Punjabi
Nepalese
Haitian Creole
Interpreter Requirements
Candidates must meet the following:
U.S. citizen or lawfully admitted for permanent residence
At least one year of experience interpreting in a judicial environment, with the ability to interpret for immigration courts
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a brief summary of your judicial/legal interpreting experience, including your language pair(s), certification(s), and availability. You can also send your CV to [email protected]
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- Employer posted
- 7 Oct 2026
- Last confirmed open
- 23 min ago
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