{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"4700f9fe0bb1be02f6664144","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4700f9fe0bb1be02f6664144","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4700f9fe0bb1be02f6664144","title":"Interpreter/Translator","description":"INTERPRETER/TRANSLATOR\nVECRA, Inc. is seeking for candidates with advanced oral proficiency who are fluent in one or more of the following target languages;\nPashto, Dari, Urdu, Hindi, Arabic, Uzbek, Pashai, Turkmani, Nooristani, and Baluchi. The potential candidate will provide professional interpretation and translation to legal services, both in person and or remotely.\nROLES and RESPONSIBILITIES\nInterpreter/Translator roles include but are not limited to the following:\nProvide impartial, and confidential in-person and/or remote professional interpretation for legal services. Generally consecutive interpretation is needed, but on rare occasions simultaneous interpretation.\nHas good understanding of one or more regional dialects and able to use appropriate mode of interpretation for each situation.\nServices may be rendered in-person, via telephone, videoconference, or other virtual means.\nTravel with client to interpretation site if needed (different from actual work site)\nRespect for and understanding of our Limited English Proficient (LEP) clients, culture, dialect and beliefs and preferences as it relates.\nSelf-corrects, understands own linguistic limitations, seeks clarification and accepts correction.\nMust practice active listening and picks up cues from encounter participants regarding level of understanding and/or need for clarification, as well as understanding of interpretation process.\nUnderstands language as an expression of culture, recognizes the underlying assumptions of each party about the encounter and its content.\nMust be able to detect and explain any potential areas of cultural discomfort within the target language for the client.\nEncourages and fosters direct communication between provider and client.\nMaintains professional distance and integrity.\nDiffuses conflict between parties by remaining calm and impartial.\nClarifies instructions, follow up steps in a diplomatic, effective manner.\nServes as a cultural and linguistic resource to both clients and case managers to contribute to successful outcomes.\nAvoids generalizations and stereotyping.\nReviews audio or internet materials, transcribes with high degree of accuracy and expressions, if needed.\nMaster use of reference materials.\nThis list is not intended to be comprehensive. Additions may be made at the discretion of contract needs. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.\nParticipates in all trainings and assessments conducted by VECRA.\nQUALIFICATIONS\nMust pass proficiency test/s in one or more of the target language/s. Pashto/Dari/Urdu/Hindi/Arabic, Uzbek, Pashai, Turkmani, Nooristani, and Baluchi.\nMust pass English proficiency test (Reading, Writing and Speaking).\nMust be U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder\nMust possess computer skills; including but not limited to MS Office, Teams, Zoom and etc.\nAble to capture geopolitical, regional, ethnic, and cultural elements in a text. Word choice and expression generally adhere to target language (TL) norms and means of expression specific to subject field (s) and are strong enough to allow translator to operate successively in that field.\nPassionate to work with culturally and linguistically diverse and disadvantaged populations in a courteous and effective manner.\nMust fully understand and maintain all aspects of this position confidential, including but not limited to all materials interpretated.\nAbility to perform comfortably in a fast-paced environment.\nMust have excellent organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.\nAbility to pass an extensive Federal, State and County background check\nThe following is required if working from home:\nDesktop Computer or Laptop.\nHigh Speed Internet.\nQuiet space in your home that can be closed off to ensure confidentiality of client’s information.\nTIER QUALIFICATIONS\nTier I:\nBachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with 2 - 5 years of experience or combination of experience and education.\nTier II:\nMaster’s degree with 5-7 years of experience or,\nBachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with 8 - 10 years of experience.\nTier III:\nMaster’s degree with 8-10 years of experience or,\nBachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with 10-12 years of experience.\nDESIRED SKILLS\nStrong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to interact with internal/external customers and across organizational elements.\nSuperior problem solving and critical thinking skills.\nIdentify and accurately summarize factual points as well as abstract concepts.\nCertification and/or testing by a nationally recognized entity (ATA, AIIC, FBI Language Test, State Department exam, court certification) desired\nEDUCATION\nTier 1: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with 2 - 5 years of experience or combination of experience and education.\nTier II: Master’s degree with 5-7 years of experience or Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with 8-10 years of experience.\nTier III: Master’s degree with 8-10 years of experience or Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with 10-12 years of experience.\nOTHER\nSchedule: Full Time, Part time and On-call, 9:00am – 05:00 pm, Monday – Friday. (Work hours may vary based on client’s need and location. Some weekend work may be required)\nJob Class: Communications\nJob Location: San Francisco, CA\nPlace of Job Performance: In-Person, Hybrid, Fully Remote.\nAbility to commute/relocate: Must have reliable means to commute or planning to relocate before starting work\nSalary: VECRA offer a competitive salary based on test scores, years of experience, training, education and location.\nBENEFITS\nWe offer a competitive benefits package for full-time employees to include paid holidays, paid vacation, medical, dental, short and long-term disability.\nVECRA, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. VECRA is committed to administering all employment and personnel actions on the basis of merit and free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. VECRA maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.\nJob Types: Part-time, Full-time\nPay: $52,000.00 - $64,000.00 per year\nBenefits:\n401(k)\nDental insurance\nFlexible schedule\nHealth insurance\nPaid time off\nSchedule:\n8 hour shift\nMonday to Friday\nAbility to commute/relocate:\nNewark, NJ: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)\nWork Location: In person","company":"Vecra","rawCompany":"vecra","city":"Millbrae","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-12T20:19:25.141Z","occupations":[{"code":"27-3091.00","title":"Interpreters and Translators","slug":"interpreters-and-translators"},{"code":"27-3092.00","title":"Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners","slug":"court-reporters-and-simultaneous-captioners"},{"code":"23-1011.00","title":"Lawyers","slug":"lawyers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541930","title":"Translation and Interpretation Services","slug":"translation-and-interpretation-services"},{"code":"541990","title":"All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services","slug":"all-other-professional-scientific-and-technical-services"},{"code":"561492","title":"Court Reporting and Stenotype Services","slug":"court-reporting-and-stenotype-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Interpreter/Translator","description":"INTERPRETER/TRANSLATOR\nVECRA, Inc. is seeking for candidates with advanced oral proficiency who are fluent in one or more of the following target languages;\nPashto, Dari, Urdu, Hindi, Arabic, Uzbek, Pashai, Turkmani, Nooristani, and Baluchi. The potential candidate will provide professional interpretation and translation to legal services, both in person and or remotely.\nROLES and RESPONSIBILITIES\nInterpreter/Translator roles include but are not limited to the following:\nProvide impartial, and confidential in-person and/or remote professional interpretation for legal services. Generally consecutive interpretation is needed, but on rare occasions simultaneous interpretation.\nHas good understanding of one or more regional dialects and able to use appropriate mode of interpretation for each situation.\nServices may be rendered in-person, via telephone, videoconference, or other virtual means.\nTravel with client to interpretation site if needed (different from actual work site)\nRespect for and understanding of our Limited English Proficient (LEP) clients, culture, dialect and beliefs and preferences as it relates.\nSelf-corrects, understands own linguistic limitations, seeks clarification and accepts correction.\nMust practice active listening and picks up cues from encounter participants regarding level of understanding and/or need for clarification, as well as understanding of interpretation process.\nUnderstands language as an expression of culture, recognizes the underlying assumptions of each party about the encounter and its content.\nMust be able to detect and explain any potential areas of cultural discomfort within the target language for the client.\nEncourages and fosters direct communication between provider and client.\nMaintains professional distance and integrity.\nDiffuses conflict between parties by remaining calm and impartial.\nClarifies instructions, follow up steps in a diplomatic, effective manner.\nServes as a cultural and linguistic resource to both clients and case managers to contribute to successful outcomes.\nAvoids generalizations and stereotyping.\nReviews audio or internet materials, transcribes with high degree of accuracy and expressions, if needed.\nMaster use of reference materials.\nThis list is not intended to be comprehensive. Additions may be made at the discretion of contract needs. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.\nParticipates in all trainings and assessments conducted by VECRA.\nQUALIFICATIONS\nMust pass proficiency test/s in one or more of the target language/s. Pashto/Dari/Urdu/Hindi/Arabic, Uzbek, Pashai, Turkmani, Nooristani, and Baluchi.\nMust pass English proficiency test (Reading, Writing and Speaking).\nMust be U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder\nMust possess computer skills; including but not limited to MS Office, Teams, Zoom and etc.\nAble to capture geopolitical, regional, ethnic, and cultural elements in a text. 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(Work hours may vary based on client’s need and location. Some weekend work may be required)\nJob Class: Communications\nJob Location: San Francisco, CA\nPlace of Job Performance: In-Person, Hybrid, Fully Remote.\nAbility to commute/relocate: Must have reliable means to commute or planning to relocate before starting work\nSalary: VECRA offer a competitive salary based on test scores, years of experience, training, education and location.\nBENEFITS\nWe offer a competitive benefits package for full-time employees to include paid holidays, paid vacation, medical, dental, short and long-term disability.\nVECRA, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. VECRA is committed to administering all employment and personnel actions on the basis of merit and free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. VECRA maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.\nJob Types: Part-time, Full-time\nPay: $52,000.00 - $64,000.00 per year\nBenefits:\n401(k)\nDental insurance\nFlexible schedule\nHealth insurance\nPaid time off\nSchedule:\n8 hour shift\nMonday to Friday\nAbility to commute/relocate:\nNewark, NJ: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)\nWork Location: In person","datePosted":"2026-04-12T20:19:25.141Z","dateModified":"2026-04-12T20:19:25.141Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Vecra","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Millbrae","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"4700f9fe0bb1be02f6664144"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4700f9fe0bb1be02f6664144"}}