Mandarin Dialect Interpreter

Cayuse Holdings

. Provide accurate real-time interpretation between parties while preserving meaning, intent, and tone .

Posted 9/21/2026part-timeBoston • Massachusetts • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75 - $95 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates native or near-native fluency in English and specified Mandarin dialects, with extensive experience in court interpretation and legal terminology. Maintains confidentiality and impartiality while providing accurate real-time interpretation in various legal settings.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Court Interpretation ExperienceFluency in Mandarin DialectsLegal Terminology FamiliarityCourt Certification in MassachusettsExceptional Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Real-Time InterpretationConsecutive InterpretationSimultaneous InterpretationDocumentation and ReportingAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailAbility to Work IndependentlyAbility to Work in a Team

Tools & Technologies

Office Productivity ToolsComputers

Certifications & Qualifications

Court Certification

Industry Keywords

Legal ProceedingsConfidentialityCross-Cultural UnderstandingImmigration MattersHuman-Trafficking Matters

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent (Bachelor’s degree preferred)
3+ years of court interpretation, immigration, trafficking, or hearings experience
Native or near-native fluency in English and one specified Mandarin dialect: Min, Wu, Yue, Jin, Gan, Hakka, Xiang, Huizhou, or Pinghua
Familiarity with legal terminology
Ability to maintain confidentiality and act impartially
Court certification in Boston, Massachusetts preferred
Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Ability to work independently and on a multifunctional team
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
Demonstrated ability to quickly and accurately relay spoken information
Ability to work onsite, travel to different locations, be on call, and work variable hours
Ability to use computers and office productivity tools
Physical and mental ability to perform duties for extended periods

Benefits

Comp & perks

Part-time hourly non-exempt employment
Potential professional development travel
Flexible schedule may include holidays, after-hours, or weekend assignments