Interpreter – Swahili

Cayuse Holdings

. Provide high-quality, in-person, consecutive and/or simultaneous Swahili–English interpretation for Arizona courts and related justice system entities .

Posted 9/15/2026part-timePhoenix • Arizona • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $45 - $65 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates native or near-native proficiency in Swahili and English, with a strong command of legal terminology. Holds relevant certifications and possesses extensive experience in court interpreting and legal services.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Swahili-English InterpretationCourt Interpreter CertificationLegal Terminology ProficiencyOn-Site Interpretation ExperienceBachelor’s Degree in Linguistics or Related Field

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Hard Skills

Legal Services InterpretationConsecutive InterpretationSimultaneous InterpretationTerminology ReviewProblem-Solving Skills

Soft Skills

Exceptional Oral CommunicationExceptional Written CommunicationAbility to Manage Multiple TasksSense of UrgencyAbility to Work Independently

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointAdobe Acrobat

Certifications & Qualifications

Arizona Court Interpreter CertificationCourt Professional Certificate Program (CPC)NAJIT Interpreter ExaminationFCICE Certification

Industry Keywords

Court PoliciesJudiciary InterpretingConfidential EnvironmentsLegal ProceedingsInterpreter-Service Guidelines

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide high-quality, in-person, consecutive and/or simultaneous Swahili–English interpretation for Arizona courts and related justice system entities
Interpret accurately, completely, and impartially in civil, criminal, family, juvenile, pretrial, probation, sentencing, jail, detention, forensic interview, and other legal proceedings
Adhere to ethical standards and professional codes of conduct, including confidentiality, impartiality, and professionalism
Review case-related materials and terminology before assignments
Communicate with Cayuse coordinators and court personnel about logistics, arrival times, and status updates
Convey complex legal terminology, procedural language, and specialized vocabulary accurately
Comply with Arizona court policies, rules, and interpreter-service guidelines
Accept as-needed assignments with approximately 24–48 hours’ notice
Report to the Deputy Program Manager
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree (BA) or higher in Linguistics, Translation/Interpretation, Foreign Languages, Legal Studies, or a related discipline
Minimum of 5 years of professional experience providing language services
Court or judiciary interpreting experience strongly preferred
Legal services interpretation experience preferred
Prior on-site interpretation experience in high-stakes, confidential, and sensitive environments
Native or near-native proficiency in Swahili and English
Strong command of legal terminology in Swahili and English
Arizona court interpreter certification and/or applicable interpreting qualifications
Court Professional Certificate Program (CPC) completion, legal services training of at least 45 hours, NAJIT interpreter examination, FCICE, relevant seminar or conference testing, or comparable professional conference interpretation qualification
Must be able to pass a background check
Problem-solving skills
Exceptional oral and written communication skills
Ability to respond effectively to customers with a sense of urgency
Proficiency in Microsoft and Adobe toolsets, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Acrobat
Ability to manage multiple tasks
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to be on-call and travel to different locations for in-person interpretation
Ability to perform duties for extended periods and sit for long periods while using a computer
Ability to work flexible schedules, including holidays and hours outside normal business hours

Benefits

Comp & perks

Part-time hourly non-exempt employment
Remote work designation, with in-person court assignments
Travel reimbursement or travel-related support not explicitly stated
Professional development opportunities may be requested
Equal employment opportunity