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Freelance Legal Translators, Transcribers, and Interpreters - Join the Team at JTG Systems

Remote, USA Full-time Posted 2025-11-02

Join the Team: Freelance Legal Translators, Transcribers, and Interpreters

Contribute to a meaningful mission at JTG Systems! We are seeking highly skilled and experienced Freelance Legal Translators, Transcribers, and Interpreters to join our team. This is an exciting Remote opportunity with an immediate start, offering a competitive salary and the chance to work on a variety of projects. As a Freelance Legal Translator, Transcriber, and Interpreter, you will play a critical role in providing language services to our clients, ensuring accurate and high-quality translations, transcriptions, and interpretations.

About JTG Systems

JTG Systems is an Employee-Owned Company founded in 1995, specializing in language services, training, and analytics. We are a leading provider of language solutions, working with clients across various industries, including law enforcement, government, and education. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional service, and we are committed to fostering a culture of inclusivity, diversity, and excellence.

Responsibilities

As a Freelance Legal Translator, Transcriber, and Interpreter, your primary responsibilities will include:

  • Providing accurate translations of documents involving law enforcement and legal subjects
  • Transcribing audio files and translating them into the target language
  • Communicating fluently in English orally and in writing
  • Translating in accordance with designated style and quality standards
  • Using domain-specific terminology
  • Reviewing the quality of other translators' work as needed
  • Interpreting accurately, while preserving the tone and register, and abiding by the code of ethics

Requirements

Basic Qualifications

To be considered for this role, you must meet the following basic qualifications:

  • Proficient in translating between English and a foreign language (one of the following languages: Belarusian, Cape Verdean, Catalan, Cebuano, Enping, Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Haitian Creole, Hausa, Hindko, Icelandic, Igbo, Indonesian, Japanese, Jamaican Patois, Haitian Creole, Kazakh, Khmer, Korean, Kurdish, Kyrgyz, Lao, Malayalam, Montenegrin, Nepali, Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian, Samoan, Sindhi, Somali, Spanish, Sudanese, Swahili, Taishanese, Tajik, Tigrinya, Thai, Ukrainian, Urdu, Uzbek, Western Punjabi, Yiddish, or Yoruba)
  • Proficient in interpreting between English and a foreign language
  • Experience in audio transcription
  • Experience as a professional translator, editor, transcriber, interpreter, journalist, writer, or legal professional
  • Familiarity with legal terminology
  • Willing to undergo a US government background check
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are preferred:

  • Law degree, paralegal certificate, or court interpreting experience
  • Experience with editing, audio transcription, or interpreting
  • Security clearance

Education

A minimum of a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required.

Work Environment and Culture

As a remote freelancer, you will have the flexibility to work from anywhere. However, you may be required to work onsite in Washington, DC; New York City, NY; Miami, FL; Houston, TX; Dallas, TX; or San Francisco, CA for interpreting assignments. We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth and development, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options
  • Competitive compensation
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and tools
  • Collaboration with a team of experienced professionals

Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits

At JTG Systems, we are committed to the growth and development of our team members. As a Freelance Legal Translator, Transcriber, and Interpreter, you will have access to:

  • Training and professional development opportunities
  • Opportunities to work on a variety of projects and expand your skillset
  • Collaboration with experienced professionals and opportunities for mentorship
  • Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance

Why Join Our Team?

By joining our team as a Freelance Legal Translator, Transcriber, and Interpreter, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Work on a variety of projects and expand your skillset
  • Collaborate with experienced professionals and contribute to a dynamic team
  • Enjoy flexible work arrangements and a supportive work environment
  • Grow your career and develop your skills

How to Apply

If you are a motivated and experienced translator, transcriber, and interpreter looking for a new challenge, please submit your application today. You can apply using your profile from Indeed or by visiting our website.

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