Interpreter - The Court in Greenland is looking for a skilled and dedicated colleague.

As an interpreter at the Court in Greenland, you contribute to solving a socially important task by ensuring that all parties in cases handled in court understand each other. Thus, 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 and is located in Nuuk.
Currently, there are 6 interpreters in the department - five in Nuuk and one in Ilulissat.

Your tasks:

The interpreting department assists the district courts, the Court in Greenland, and the Greenlandic High Court with translation tasks in all types of cases. You will gain in-depth knowledge of the many different cases that are handled by the Courts in Greenland.

You will:

-        Help ensure that both oral interpretation and written translations are of the highest standard and quality.

-        Work with written translation of court and judgment books or appendices

-        Work extensively with simultaneous interpretation and dialogue interpretation. During court sessions, you will most often be present in the courtroom, but you will also need to 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 good hearing and is quick to understand what is being said

-        Has experience with simultaneous interpretation

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

-        Is interested in strengthening knowledge, quality, and development in the interpreting office in collaboration with colleagues

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

-        Is willing to put in extra effort when court sessions run long, or there are many judgments to translate

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

We expect that you can recognize our values:

-        Be moral – “Ileqqorissaarneq”

-        Openness and honesty

-        Responsibility and commitment

-        Dialogue

-        Cooperation

We offer:

-        A workplace with engaged colleagues who desire professional development

-        A culture where we help each other and care about a good working environment

-        A structured training program

Are you interested?

You should send your application to the Court in Greenland via our recruitment system. Click on “Apply for position” at the top right of the page, after which you will be guided through the application process.

We expect that in your application you write about your motivation for applying for the position, your educational background, and previous employment.

CV, a copy of diplomas, and other relevant materials must be uploaded along with your application. 

We must have received your application no later than Sunday, October 18, 2026

We expect to hold interviews in weeks 43 and 44. For applicants who do not reside in Nuuk, there will be an opportunity to participate in a job interview via video conferencing. The position is to be filled as soon as possible or by agreement.

Salary and employment conditions

Employment will be in accordance with the applicable collective agreement with SIK. If you come from a city other than Nuuk, we will cover travel and moving expenses according to the provisions of the agreement. 

We can also provide housing, for which you will need to pay rent etc. according to applicable rules.

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

Further information about the position can be obtained from:

Interpreter, Paninnguaq Kristiansen, at tel. 36 38 00 or at pakr@domstol.gl  

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