Freelance Legal Interpreter - Immigration Proceedings

TransPerfect • Philadelphia, PA

1d • Remote

About The Position

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. The work format is 100% remote (U.S.-based only), with no travel or onsite required. Interpreters will support hearings across multiple U.S. time zones from their chosen location. Typical assignment length is 2.5–4.5 hours. Hearing types may include asylum, removal, credible fear, bond hearings, and related proceedings. Services provided include simultaneous interpretation, consecutive interpretation, and sight translation.

Requirements

• U.S. citizen or lawfully admitted for permanent residence
• At least one year of experience interpreting in a judicial environment
• Ability to interpret for immigration courts
• Resume and a brief summary of judicial/legal interpreting experience, including language pair(s), certification(s), and availability.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide remote interpretation services for U.S. immigration court hearings.
• Interpret for asylum, removal, credible fear, bond hearings, and related proceedings.
• Perform simultaneous interpretation, consecutive interpretation, and sight translation.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed