Court Certified English - Spanish Interpreter In Utah

Focus Interpreting; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid per assignment

Job summary

Focus Interpreting in Utah is seeking a Court Certified English-Spanish Interpreter to join our team, providing accurate in-court interpretation to facilitate communication in legal proceedings.

You will interpret court hearings in real time, review case materials, and stay informed on relevant legal terminology and procedures. This role emphasizes confidentiality and professional ethics.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and Spanish with strong oral and written communication skills.
• Valid Court Certification for Spanish interpretation is mandatory.
• Comprehensive understanding of legal terminology and judicial procedures in both languages.
• Attention to detail and ability to perform under pressure in court environments.
• Prior experience in court interpretation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpret conversations during court hearings, ensuring all parties understand the proceedings.
• Provide accurate and impartial interpretation of legal terminology, documents, and discussions in real-time.
• Adhere to confidentially and ethical guidelines relevant to court interpreters.
• Prepare for court sessions by reviewing case materials and terminology.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to stay updated on interpretation practices.

Skills

Bilingual English-Spanish

Court interpretation

Ethics & confidentiality

Real-time interpreting

Legal terminology

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Focus Interpreting is seeking a Court Certified English - Spanish Interpreter to join our team in Utah. This important role involves providing professional interpretation services in court settings, facilitating accurate and effective communication between English and Spanish-speaking individuals involved in legal proceedings.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interpret conversations during court hearings, ensuring that all parties understand the legal proceedings clearly
• Provide accurate and impartial interpretation of legal terminology, documents, and discussions in real-time
• Adhere to all ethical and legal guidelines relevant to the role of court interpreters, including maintaining confidentiality
• Prepare for court sessions by reviewing case materials and familiarizing yourself with relevant legal terminology
• Continuously engage in professional development to stay updated on legal practices and interpretation best practices

REQUIREMENTS

• Fluency in both English and Spanish, with strong oral and written communication skills in both languages
• A valid Court Certification for Spanish interpretation is mandatory
• Comprehensive understanding of legal terminology and judicial procedures in both languages
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to perform under pressure in court environments
• Prior experience in court interpretation is preferred

BENEFITS

Paid per assignment/per hour.