Interpreter - Court-Certified

Prisma; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 34,440 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

Prisma is seeking experienced Court-Certified Interpreters as Independent Contractors to provide telephonic interpreting services for the state of Oregon's Office of Administrative Hearings. The role is 100% remote, and ideal candidates will possess relevant certifications and experience in legal interpretation. Strong customer service skills and fluency in English and a native language are required, with additional preferences for specific languages. Applicants must be able to pass a criminal background check and have a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• Experience with over-the-phone interpretation and government representatives.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and manage conversation flow.
• High proficiency in English and a native language.

Responsibilities

• Provide telephonic interpreting services for legal hearings.
• Ensure clarity and correct meanings conveyed to speakers.

Skills

Over-the-phone interpretation

Customer service

Legal procedures understanding

Punctuality

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

About Prisma International, Inc. (Prisma)

Prisma is a dynamic and growing language services provider committed to delivering exceptional Interpretation solutions to clients worldwide. We pride ourselves on our dedication to linguistic excellence and client satisfaction.

Position

Prisma is actively seeking experienced Court-Certified Interpreters to join our team as Independent Contractors. In this role you will provide pre-scheduled telephonic (over-the-phone) interpreting services to the state of Oregon's Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH). This is a 100% remote position.

Languages in Demand

SPANISH, plus ARABIC, CANTONESE, FARSI, GREBO, KOREAN, MANDARIN, OROMO, RUSSIAN, UKRAINIAN, & VIETNAMESE

If your language is not listed above, you are encouraged to apply if you meet ALL of the minimum requirements listed below.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience with over-the-phone interpretation between a state government representative and non-English speakers.
• Polite forms of expression, enunciation, and high-level of customer service.
• Deliver correct concepts and meanings between English speaker and the Limited English Proficient (LEP) speaker.
• Correct grammar, clarity and tones between English and your native language.
• Experience with following the speakers’ direction, professionally interject when clarification is needed, and manage the flow of a conversation.
• Refrain from side conversations with the LEP speaker or entering into any disagreement with the customer or LEP speaker.
• Compliance with applicable ethics and standards.

Minimum Requirements

• Court-Certified in any U.S. state - you will be asked to provide your certificate.
• Agree to a criminal history background check.
• Strong understanding of legal hearing procedures.
• At least one (1) year of experience doing telephonic (over-the-phone) interpretation in a legal/courts setting.
• Two (2) professional references who can confirm your profession as a court-certified interpreter.
• Minimum age: Must be 18+ years or older.
• Minimum education: Must have High School Diploma.
• Location: Must live in the United States.
• Full fluency in English and your native language.

Desired Skills

Professional appearance, polite demeanor and punctual.

Security Requirements

Applicants must undergo a criminal history background check.