Interpreter

We are looking for an experienced colleague for the Interpretation Office who can translate and interpret for the district courts and the Court in Greenland. Your new workday

As an interpreter at the Greenlandic Courts, you contribute to solving a socially important task by ensuring that all parties in cases being heard in court understand each other. In doing so, you also help to ensure a fair trial and continued trust in the courts.

The position is part of the interpreting department at the Court in Greenland, located in Ilulissat.

Your primary tasks are to:

The interpreting department translates and interprets for the district courts and the Court in Greenland with many different types of cases. You will gain in-depth knowledge of the many cases that are processed by the Greenlandic Courts.

You will:

- Contribute to ensuring that both oral interpretation and written translations are of the highest standard and quality.

- Work with written translation of legal and court documents or appendices

- Work extensively with simultaneous interpretation and dialogue interpretation. During court hearings, you will most often be present in the courtroom as an interpreter. However, you will also interpret via video conferencing from your workplace or via phone.

We are looking for an interpreter with the following profile:

- Is a trained interpreter, preferably with a master's degree or BA in Greenlandic language.

- Has excellent skills in Greenlandic, Danish, and preferably English.

- Has experience with simultaneous interpreting

- Is flexible and can participate in business trips with judges and court secretaries.

- Contributes to strengthening knowledge, quality, and development in the interpreting office in collaboration with colleagues.

- Is mentally resilient and has a good mood

We expect that you:

- can nod in recognition of our values:

· Be moral – "Ileqqorissaarneq"

· Openness and honesty

· Responsibility and commitment

· Dialogue

· Collaboration

- Is punctual and loyal – both to colleagues and to the confidentiality that applies in the job.

- Is willing to put in extra effort when court hearings are prolonged, or when there are many judgments to be translated.

- Can work independently and maintain an overview even in busy periods

Are you interested? You need to send your application to the Court in Greenland via our recruitment system. You will be guided through the recruitment process when you click on "Apply for the Position."

Apply for the position

We would like to hear about your motivation for applying for the position, your educational background, and previous employment. CV, a copy of your diplomas, and other relevant materials must be uploaded along with your application. We must receive your application no later than Wednesday, January 28, 2026.

Employment process

We conduct interviews on an ongoing basis. For applicants who are not residing in Nuuk, there will be an opportunity to participate in a job interview via video conference.

The position is to be filled as soon as possible or by agreement.

Salary and employment conditions Employment is in accordance with the applicable collective agreement between the Ministry of Finance and SIK.

If you come from another city than Ilulissat, we will cover the relocation travel and moving expenses according to the provisions of the agreement. We can also assist with applying for staff housing through INI. Rent, utilities, etc. will be covered according to applicable regulations.

We will, in connection with the employment procedure, obtain a copy of the criminal record with your consent.

Learn more about the position by calling chief interpreter Alice Sørensen at +299 36 38 00.

We encourage anyone who is interested and qualified to apply for the positions regardless of personal circumstances such as age, gender, race, ethnic background, etc.