Interpreter, Vietnamese

Cayuse Holdings

Vietnamese interpreter providing in-person Vietnamese–English interpretation for Arizona courts. Supporting legal proceedings across Arizona with accurate, impartial communication.

Posted 9/8/2026part-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.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Court Certification In ArizonaLegal Services Interpretation Experience5+ Years Of Professional ExperienceExceptional Oral And Written Communication SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

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Hard Skills

Vietnamese-English InterpretationLegal Terminology ProficiencyOn-Site Interpretation ExperienceConfidentiality AdherenceTerminology Preparation

Soft Skills

Ability To Manage Multiple TasksAbility To Work Independently And As Part Of A TeamSense Of Urgency In Customer Response

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointAdobe Acrobat

Certifications & Qualifications

CPC CompletionNAJIT Interpreter ExaminationFCICE Certification

Industry Keywords

Court PoliciesJudiciary InterpretingLegal ProceedingsEthical StandardsInterpreter-Service Guidelines

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 civil, criminal, family, juvenile, pretrial, probation, sentencing, detention, forensic interview, and other legal proceedings
Adhere to ethical standards and professional codes of conduct, including confidentiality, impartiality, and professionalism
Review case-related materials and prepare terminology for assignments
Communicate with Cayuse coordinators and court personnel about logistics, arrival times, and status updates
Convey complex legal terminology, procedural language, and specialized vocabulary accurately
Comply with Arizona court policies, rules, and interpreter-service guidelines
Perform other duties as assigned
Report to the Deputy Program Manager
Accept potential assignments on an as-needed basis, typically with 24–48 hours’ notice

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree (BA) or higher in 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 preferred
Prior on-site interpretation experience in high-stakes, confidential, and sensitive environments
Native or near-native proficiency in Vietnamese and English
Strong command of legal terminology in Vietnamese and English
Court certification in Arizona as an Interpreter and/or qualifying credentials, including CPC completion, at least 45 hours of formal legal services training, NAJIT interpreter examination, FCICE, relevant seminar or conference testing, or membership/qualification with an applicable professional conference interpretation organization
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 work 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 sufficiently
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 be required to travel for business or professional development

Benefits

Comp & perks

As-needed, part-time hourly employment
Flexible schedule, which may include holidays and hours outside normal business hours
Potential professional development travel
Equal opportunity employment