Freelance Legal Interpreter - Immigration Proceedings

Overview

This role involves providing remote legal interpretation services for U.S. immigration court hearings.

Spanish is a high-volume language on this contract, with steady assignments year-round and 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
• Setting: Hearings
• Interpretation modes provided/used: simultaneous interpretation, consecutive interpretation, and sight translation

Languages

The organization is prioritizing interpreters for the following languages (in addition to other qualified candidates):

• Spanish (high volume)
• Turkish
• Hindi
• Punjabi
• Nepalese
• Haitian Creole

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

Location

• U.S.-based only (remote)

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation and benefits details were not provided in the job description.

How to Apply

Submit your resume and a brief summary of your judicial/legal interpreting experience, including:

• Your language pair(s)
• Your certification(s)
• Your availability