West African Dialects Interpreter

Cayuse Holdings

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

Posted 9/21/2026part-timeMassachusetts • 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 specified West African language, with extensive experience in court interpretation and a strong understanding of legal terminology. Maintains confidentiality and impartiality while providing accurate spoken interpretation in various legal settings.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Court Interpretation ExperienceFluency in English and West African LanguageLegal Terminology FamiliarityConfidentiality and ImpartialityExceptional Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Spoken InterpretationConsecutive InterpretationSimultaneous InterpretationDocumentation and ReportingAttention to DetailAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsAbility to Work IndependentlyAbility to Work in a Team

Tools & Technologies

Office Productivity ToolsComputer Proficiency

Certifications & Qualifications

Court Certification in Boston, Massachusetts

Industry Keywords

Court HearingsImmigration MattersHuman TraffickingForensic InterviewsConfidential Information Handling

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide accurate, real-time spoken interpretation while preserving meaning, intent, and tone
Interpret consecutively and/or simultaneously as required
Provide interpretation for 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
Maintain strict confidentiality and impartiality
Complete required documentation, logs, and reports according to agency and contract protocols
Comply with federal, state, and local laws, government customer policies, and professional conduct codes
Perform other duties as assigned
Report to the Deputy Program Manager
Work onsite as needed by the courts and travel to different locations for in-person interpretation

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 West African language/dialect: Atlantic, Mande, Kwa, Volta-Niger, Hausa, Yotuba, Igbo, Akan, Wolof, or Fula
Familiarity with legal terminology
Ability to maintain confidentiality and impartiality
Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
High-level 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 be on call and receive notification within 48 hours of potential jobs
Ability to travel to different locations for in-person interpretation
Ability to use computers and office productivity tools sufficiently
Ability to establish a productive and professional workspace
Ability to sit for long periods while looking at a computer screen
Court certification in Boston, Massachusetts is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Part-time hourly non-exempt employment
Remote work availability, with onsite court interpretation as needed
No travel or relocation required in the overview
Professional development opportunities may be provided
Flexible schedule, including potential holiday, after-hours, and weekend assignments