Job Description

Texas Licensed Court Interpreter (Contract)

Location: Dallas County, Tarrant County, Kaufman County, and surrounding Texas counties

Job Type: Independent Contractor (1099)

About BridgeVoice Interpreters

BridgeVoice Interpreters partners with courts, law firms, government agencies, and legal organizations to provide accurate, impartial, and professional language access services. As demand continues to grow across North Texas, we are expanding our network of Texas Licensed Court Interpreters.

If you are looking for additional freelance opportunities while maintaining your independence, we'd love to connect with you.

Compensation

Remote (Video or Telephone):
Starting at $35 per hour

Onsite Court Proceedings, Depositions, and Legal Assignments:
Starting at $90+ per hour
Two-hour minimum

Compensation varies based on language, certification level, assignment type, and experience.

What You'll Do

As a Texas Licensed Court Interpreter, you will facilitate accurate communication during legal proceedings while maintaining complete impartiality and confidentiality.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide consecutive and simultaneous interpretation during court proceedings, hearings, depositions, attorney-client meetings, and other legal appointments.
• Interpret legal terminology accurately while preserving the meaning, tone, and intent of each speaker.
• Maintain neutrality and adhere to the Texas Code of Ethics for Court Interpreters.
• Prepare for assignments by reviewing case information and relevant terminology when available.
• Deliver interpreting services both onsite and remotely using approved video and telephone platforms.
• Work professionally with judges, attorneys, court staff, witnesses, defendants, and agency representatives.
• Maintain accurate availability and communicate promptly regarding assignment scheduling.
• Protect confidential information in accordance with all applicable legal and ethical requirements.

Qualifications

Applicants must possess:

• Current Texas Licensed Court Interpreter credential issued through the JBCC
• Demonstrated experience interpreting in courtroom or legal settings
• Strong proficiency in both English and the target language
• Advanced consecutive and simultaneous interpreting skills
• Excellent command of legal terminology and courtroom procedures
• Strong note-taking and memory retention abilities
• Professional communication and organizational skills
• Reliable transportation for onsite assignments
• Ability to perform remote assignments with dependable internet, appropriate equipment, and a professional workspace

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience interpreting for criminal, civil, family, probate, immigration, or juvenile proceedings
• Experience providing deposition interpretation
• Familiarity with virtual court platforms
• Ability to travel throughout North Texas for onsite assignments
• Experience working with multiple courts, agencies, or law firms

Why Join BridgeVoice?

At BridgeVoice Interpreters, we value our interpreters as professionals.

When you join our network, you'll enjoy:

• Weekly payments
• Flexible scheduling—you choose the assignments that fit your availability
• No exclusivity—you are free to continue working with other agencies and clients
• A growing volume of legal assignments throughout North Texas
• Responsive scheduling and support from a professional coordination team
• Opportunities for both onsite and remote interpreting assignments

Apply Today

If you're a Texas Licensed Court Interpreter looking to expand your freelance opportunities while working with a growing language access company, we'd love to hear from you.

Join BridgeVoice Interpreters and help ensure equal access to justice through professional language services.