Legal Interpreters - New York City, NY

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Legal Interpreters - New York City, NY

Location and engagement:
- New York City, NY; freelance contractor position.
- Applicants must reside in the United States and be U.S. citizens; dual citizenship is accepted.
- Pay: $55.00-$120.00 per hour.

Languages:
- Fluency in English and one of the following: Amharic, Arabic, Azeri, Bahasa, Chinese, French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Korean, Mandarin, Norwegian, Spanish, or Wolof.

Responsibilities:
- Provide interpreting services in legal and law enforcement settings.
- Preserve the original tone, register, and meaning while interpreting accurately.
- Use appropriate legal terminology and follow the professional code of ethics.

Minimum requirements:
- At least four years of professional interpreting experience, including court interpreting.
- Strong legal, formal, and diplomatic vocabulary; familiarity with informal speech, regionalisms, and slang.
- Willingness to undergo a U.S. government background check.
- Bachelor's degree or higher.

Preferred qualifications:
- Court interpreter certification, specialized interpreting training, or an existing security clearance.
- Successful completion of a U.S. government agency interpreting exam or equivalent, with an ILR 3 score or higher.

Reports to: Program Manager.