Freelance Legal Interpreter - Immigration Proceedings

TransPerfect · United States · freelance · Remote · 8 days ago

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Posted October 07, 2026 · Read from TransPerfect
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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

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

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 Interp_VM@transperfect.com

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
Employer
TransPerfect
Location
United States · Remote
Contract
freelance