Independent Contractor – Spanish Interpreter & Translator; Legal​/Immigration | Colorado

Job Summary

Catholic Charities of Central Colorado is seeking a fully bilingual Spanish-English Interpreter and Translator to provide professional legal and immigration interpretation and translation services for its Family Immigration Services (FIS) program.

This is a 1099 independent contractor opportunity for an experienced freelance Spanish interpreter/translator located in Colorado. Work is project‑based and scheduled upon request, typically 2–6 hours per week with fluctuations between 0–20 hours depending on case needs and contractor availability.

Compensation: $41 per hour. Work Type:
Contract / 1099.

Hours:

as needed, 0–20 per week. No benefits provided.

Location:

Colorado (on‑site preferred; remote considered). Must reside in Colorado and maintain a secure home office set‑up for remote assignments (print/scan/mail capability).

• Provide accurate, complete Spanish‑English spoken interpretation in immigration/legal settings.
• Deliver high‑quality written translations preserving meaning, tone, and intent.
• Sign certification of translation accuracy.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and attorney‑client privilege.
• Request clarification when necessary to ensure precision.
• Facilitate clear communication without adding, omitting, or altering meaning.
• Convert written text from one language to another while preserving meaning, tone, style, and intent, delivering completed translations within agreed deadlines.

• Full professional fluency in Spanish and English (oral and written).
• Experience in legal, immigration, or court interpretation/translation.
• Knowledge of immigration and legal terminology preferred.
• Professional interpreter/translator certification a plus.
• Must reside in Colorado.

This position is an independent contractor role. The contractor is not an employee of Catholic Charities of Central Colorado and is responsible for managing their own schedule, taxes, and business obligations in accordance with applicable laws. The contractor may provide services to other clients and retains control over the manner and means of performing the interpretation and translation services.

Catholic Charities is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), color, national origin or ancestry, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, pregnancy, childbirth or any related conditions, disability, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This prohibition includes unlawful harassment based on any of these protected classes.