Interpreter – Vietnamese

Cayuse Holdings

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

Posted 9/21/2026part-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 Vietnamese and English, with a strong command of legal terminology. Possesses extensive experience in court interpreting and adheres to ethical standards and professional codes of conduct.

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Court Certification In ArizonaLegal Services Interpretation Experience5+ Years Of Professional ExperienceExceptional Oral And Written Communication SkillsProficiency In Microsoft And Adobe Toolsets

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Hard Skills

Vietnamese-English InterpretationLegal Terminology ProficiencyCourt InterpretingProblem-Solving SkillsConfidentiality Adherence

Soft Skills

Professional CommunicationAbility To Work IndependentlyAbility To Manage Multiple TasksSense Of Urgency

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointAdobe Acrobat

Certifications & Qualifications

Court Certification In ArizonaCPC Completion45 Hours Of Formal Legal Services TrainingNAJIT ExaminationFCICE

Industry Keywords

Legal ServicesJudiciary InterpretingHigh-Stakes EnvironmentsConfidential EnvironmentsArizona Court Policies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide high-quality, in-person, consecutive and/or simultaneous Vietnamese–English interpretation for Arizona courts and related justice system entities
Interpret accurately, completely, and impartially in court hearings, pretrial conferences and hearings, probation hearings and meetings, sentencing hearings, jail and detention center visits, forensic interviews, and other legal proceedings
Adhere to ethical standards and professional codes of conduct, including confidentiality, impartiality, and professionalism
Prepare for assignments by reviewing case-related materials and relevant terminology
Maintain professional communication with Cayuse coordinators and court personnel regarding logistics, arrival times, and status updates
Accurately convey complex legal terminology, procedural language, and specialized vocabulary
Comply with Arizona court policies, rules, and guidelines for interpreter services
Perform other duties as assigned
Report to the Deputy Program Manager
Accept as-needed assignments with approximately 24–48 hours' notice

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree (BA) or higher in a relevant field such as Linguistics, Translation/Interpretation, Foreign Languages, Legal Studies, or related discipline
Minimum of 5 years of professional experience providing language services
Court or judiciary interpreting experience strongly preferred
Legal services interpretation experience, such as law offices, legal aid organizations, public defender or prosecutor offices
Prior on-site interpretation experience in high-stakes, confidential, and sensitive environments
Native or near-native proficiency in Vietnamese and English, with strong command of legal terminology in both languages
Court certification in the State of Arizona as an Interpreter, and/or relevant interpreter qualifications including CPC completion, 45 hours of formal legal services training, NAJIT examination, FCICE, 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
Must be able to be on-call and travel to different locations for in-person interpretation
Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties for extended periods
Ability to use computers and office productivity tools with sufficient speed
Must be able to establish a productive and professional workspace
Must be able to sit for long periods while looking at a computer screen
May need to work a flexible schedule, including holidays and hours outside normal business hours
May be asked to travel for business or professional development purposes