Independent Contractor – Spanish Interpreter & Translator (Legal/Immigration) | Colorado Springs | $41/hr

Catholic Charities of Central Colorado, Inc. • Colorado Springs, CO

2h • $41 • Hybrid

About The Position

Catholic Charities of Central Colorado is seeking a fully bilingual Spanish-English Interpreter and Translator to provide professional legal and immigration interpretation and translation services for its Family Immigration Services (FIS) program.

This is a 1099 independent contractor opportunity for an experienced freelance Spanish interpreter/translator located in Colorado. Work is project-based and scheduled upon request, typically 2–6 hours per week, with fluctuations between 0–20 hours depending on case needs and contractor availability.

Key Responsibilities:
Provide accurate, complete Spanish - English spoken interpretation (immigration/legal settings)
Deliver high-quality written translations preserving meaning, tone, and intent
Sign certification of translation accuracy
Maintain strict confidentiality and attorney-client privilege
Request clarification when necessary to ensure precision
Qualifications:
Full professional fluency in Spanish and English (oral and written)
Experience in legal, immigration, or court interpretation/translation
Knowledge of immigration and legal terminology preferred
Professional interpreter/translator certification a plus
Must reside in Colorado
Secure home office setup for remote assignments (print/scan/mail capability)
Compensation: $41 per hour
Work Type: Contract / 1099
Location: Colorado (on-site preferred; remote considered)

This role is ideal for experienced freelance Spanish interpreters, legal translators, court interpreters, or immigration language specialists seeking flexible contract work with a mission-driven nonprofit organization.

Requirements

• Full oral and written fluency in English and Spanish.
• Experience providing interpretation and translation
• Knowledge of legal and immigration terminology in both languages or demonstrated willingness and ability to learn the terminology
• Independent contractor must be located in the state of Colorado
• Confidential computer set-up and ability to print, scan, and mail or deliver documents required for remote work

Nice To Haves

• Professional interpreter/translator certification a plus
• Opportunity for remote or on-site work, with a preference for on-site spoken language interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate, complete Spanish - English spoken interpretation (immigration/legal settings)
• Deliver high-quality written translations preserving meaning, tone, and intent
• Sign certification of translation accuracy
• Maintain strict confidentiality and attorney-client privilege
• Request clarification when necessary to ensure precision
• Provide accurate and faithful spoken language interpretation between Spanish and English. The interpretation should be complete and avoid additions or omissions.
• Convert written text from one language into another while preserving meaning, tone, style, and intent. Deliver completed translations within agreed deadlines, to include signed certification form attesting to the accuracy of the translation.
• Facilitate clear communication without adding, omitting, or altering meaning.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all communications and documents. Strictly maintain the attorney-client privilege.

What This Job Offers

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