Freelance Legal Translators, Transcribers, and Interpreters

Remote, USA
Posted Jun 16, 2026
Full-time

Freelance Legal Translators, Transcribers, and Interpreters

Location:
• Remote (translation and transcription)
• Remote or onsite in Washington, DC; New York City, NY; Miami, FL; Houston, TX; Dallas, TX; San Francisco, CA (interpreting)

Status: Freelance Contractor

Citizenship:
• U.S. citizen residing in the U.S.
• Dual citizenship permitted

JTG is currently seeking translators, transcribers, and interpreters between English and one or more of the following languages: Greek, Indonesian, Italian, Portuguese

Responsibilities:
• Provide accurate translation of documents involving law enforcement and legal subjects
• Transcribe audio files and translate them into target language
• Communicate fluently in English orally and in writing
• Translate in accordance with designated style and quality standards
• Use domain-specific terminology
• Review the quality of other translators' work as needed
• Interpret accurately, while preserving the tone and register, and abiding by the code of ethics

Basic Qualifications:
• Proficient in translating between English and a foreign language
• 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 U.S. government background check
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

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

Education: Minimum of a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

This position reports to the Project Manager.

Founded in 1995, JTG is an Employee-Owned Company that is specialized in language services, training, and analytics.

Remote

Skills:
Audio Editing, Background Investigation, Bahasa Indonesia Language, Editing, English Language, Government, Greek Language, Italian Language, Journalism, Language Interpreter, Law Enforcement, Legal, Microsoft Office, Multilingual, Paralegal, Quality Metrics, Security Clearance, Translation Services, United States Citizen, Writing Skills

About the Company:
JTG Inc

More Remote Jobs