English to Mixteco Interpreter in Los Angeles County

Focus Interpreting; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Focus Interpreting is looking for a skilled English to Mixteco Interpreter to join our team in Los Angeles County and San Bernardino County. In this role, you will provide essential interpretation services that facilitate effective communication for English speakers interacting with Mixteco speakers in various settings.

Responsibilities include interpreting during meetings, legal proceedings, medical appointments, and community events, while maintaining accuracy, tone, and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and Mixteco with strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong cultural awareness and understanding of nuances in both languages.
• Attention to detail and ability to perform under pressure while maintaining accuracy.
• Previous interpretation experience, particularly in legal settings, is preferred.
• Familiarity with legal terms, procedures, and confidentiality standards.
• Certification or training in legal interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate interpretation during meetings, legal proceedings, medical appointments, and community events involving English and Mixteco speakers.
• Ensure clarity and comprehension by conveying messages accurately, while maintaining the intended tone and context.
• Adhere to confidentiality and professional standards during all interpretation sessions.
• Prepare in advance for assignments by researching relevant terminology and understanding the cultural context relevant to the interactions.
• Continuously enhance your language skills and knowledge of specific subject areas to better serve clients.

Skills

English Mixteco fluency

Attention to detail

Confidentiality standards

Legal interpretation experience

Legal terminology familiarity

Cultural awareness

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Focus Interpreting is looking for a skilled English to Mixteco Interpreter to join our team in Los Angeles County and San Bernardino County. In this role, you will provide essential interpretation services that facilitate effective communication for English speakers interacting with Mixteco speakers in various settings.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide accurate interpretation services during meetings, legal proceedings, medical appointments, and community events involving English and Mixteco speakers


• Ensure clarity and comprehension by conveying messages accurately, while maintaining the intended tone and context


• Adhere to confidentiality and professional standards during all interpretation sessions


• Prepare in advance for assignments by researching relevant terminology and understanding the cultural context relevant to the interactions


• Continuously enhance your language skills and knowledge of specific subject areas to better serve clients

REQUIREMENTS

• Fluency in both English and Mixteco, with excellent oral and written communication skills in both languages


• Strong cultural awareness and understanding of nuances in both languages to facilitate effective communication


• Attention to detail and the ability to perform under pressure while maintaining accuracy


• Previous experience in interpretation, particularly within legal settings, is preferred


• Familiarity with legal terms, procedures, and confidentiality standards


• Certification or training in legal interpretation

BENEFITS

Paid per assignment/Per Hour