West African Dialects Interpreter

Cayuse Holdings

. Provide accurate, impartial consecutive and simultaneous interpretation between parties in real time .

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 a second language, with extensive experience in court interpretation and familiarity with legal terminology. Maintains confidentiality and impartiality while providing accurate interpretation in various legal settings.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Court Interpretation ExperienceNative or Near-Native FluencyLegal Terminology FamiliarityCourt Certification in BostonExceptional Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Consecutive InterpretationSimultaneous InterpretationDocumentation and ReportingAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailAbility to Work IndependentlyAbility to Handle Sensitive Information

Tools & Technologies

Office Productivity ToolsComputer Proficiency

Certifications & Qualifications

Court Certification in Boston, Massachusetts

Industry Keywords

Court HearingsImmigration MattersHuman TraffickingConfidentialityEthical Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide accurate, impartial consecutive and simultaneous interpretation between parties in real time
Interpret during court hearings, trials, depositions, arraignments, conferences, 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 when necessary
Preserve meaning, intent, and tone during interpretation
Maintain strict confidentiality and impartiality in accordance with regulations and ethical standards
Complete required documentation, logs, and reports
Comply with federal, state, and local laws, government customer policies, and professional conduct codes
Work onsite as needed by the courts and travel to different locations for in-person assignments
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, hearings
Native or near-native fluency in both English and one of these languages: Atlantic, Mande, Kwa, Volta-Niger, Hausa, Yotuba, Igobo, Akan, Wolof, and Fula
Familiarity with legal terminology
Ability to maintain confidentiality and act impartially
Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with high-level attention to detail
Ability to work independently and on a multi-functional team
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
Ability to quickly and accurately relay spoken information
Court certification in Boston, Massachusetts preferred
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 a computer and office productivity tools
Ability to establish a productive and professional workspace
Must be able to sit for long periods while looking at a computer screen
Ability to work flexible schedules, including holidays, after-hours, and weekends as needed