Indigenous Mexican Language Interpreters

Cayuse Holdings

. Provide accurate, impartial, consecutive, and simultaneous interpretation between parties in legal and other settings .

Posted 9/18/2026part-timeBoston • Massachusetts • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75 - $95 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legal interpretation, ensuring accurate and impartial communication in various legal settings while maintaining confidentiality. Proficient in cross-cultural communication and familiar with legal terminology, with a strong ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Court Interpretation ExperienceFluency in Indigenous Mexican LanguageLegal Terminology FamiliarityCourt Certification in MassachusettsExceptional Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Consecutive InterpretationSimultaneous InterpretationDocumentation and ReportingAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsVerbal Communication SkillsWritten Communication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Office Productivity ToolsComputer Proficiency

Certifications & Qualifications

Court Certification

Industry Keywords

Legal ProceedingsCross-Cultural UnderstandingConfidentialityImpartialityImmigration MattersHuman Trafficking

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide accurate, impartial, consecutive, and simultaneous interpretation between parties in legal and other settings
Interpret during court hearings, pretrials, probation hearings, sentencing, jail visits, forensic interviews, immigration, human trafficking matters, trials, depositions, arraignments, conferences, and other legal proceedings
Facilitate cross-cultural understanding by clarifying non-verbal cues and culture-specific concepts
Preserve the meaning, intent, and tone of spoken communication
Maintain strict confidentiality and impartiality
Complete required documentation, logs, and reports
Comply with applicable laws, government customer policies, and professional conduct codes
Report to the Deputy Program Manager
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent
3+ years of court interpretation, immigration, trafficking, or hearings experience
Native or near-native fluency in English and one Indigenous Mexican language: Nahuatl, Yucatec Maya, Tzeltal, Tzotzil, Mixtec, Zapotec, or Otomi
Familiarity with legal terminology
Ability to maintain confidentiality and impartiality
Court certification in Boston, Massachusetts preferred
Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and on a multifunctional team
Ability to accurately relay spoken information
Ability to work onsite and travel to different locations for in-person interpretation
Ability to be on call and receive notification within 48 hours of potential jobs
Ability to use computers and office productivity tools
Ability to sit for long periods and perform duties for extended periods
Ability to work flexible and nonstandard hours as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Part-time employment
Flexible schedule, potentially including holidays, after-hours, and weekends
Professional development travel may be available