Freelance Legal Interpreter - Immigration Proceedings
TransPerfect · Remote · 2026-10-07
About this role
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
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
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
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 [email protected]
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