OR Court Certified English - Spanish Interpreter

Focus Interpreting; Oregon City (OR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid per assignment

Job summary

Focus Interpreting is seeking an Oregon Court Certified English-Spanish Interpreter to provide professional interpretation in courtrooms across Oregon. You will interpret spoken and written communications between English and Spanish speakers to ensure access to justice.

The role requires court certification, strong legal vocabulary, and the ability to work under pressure during trials and hearings. Experience in court interpreting is preferred and compensation is per assignment.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and Spanish with excellent verbal communication.
• Valid Oregon Court Certification for Spanish interpretation required.
• Strong knowledge of legal terminology and court procedures.
• Ability to work under pressure during legal proceedings.
• Previous court interpreting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide court-certified interpretation in hearings, trials, and other court events.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards.
• Interpret legal terminology in real time between English and Spanish.
• Prepare for assignments by reviewing case materials.
• Collaborate with court personnel and attorneys professionally.
• Stay informed about changes in laws and best practices.

Skills

Bilingual English-Spanish

Court interpretation

Simultaneous/Consecutive

Legal terminology

Education

Oregon Court Certification

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Focus Interpreting is looking for an Oregon Court Certified English - Spanish Interpreter to provide professional and accurate interpretation services in courtrooms across Oregon. This position requires interpreting spoken and written communication between English and Spanish speakers in legal settings, ensuring justice and fairness through clear language mediation.

POSITION SUMMARY

Focus Interpreting is looking for an Oregon Court Certified English - Spanish Interpreter to provide professional and accurate interpretation services in courtrooms across Oregon. This position requires interpreting spoken and written communication between English and Spanish speakers in legal settings, ensuring justice and fairness through clear language mediation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide court-certified interpretation services in various legal proceedings, including hearings, trials, and other court events
• Maintain strict adherence to ethical standards and confidentiality requirements
• Accurately interpret legal terminology and proceedings between English and Spanish in real time
• Prepare for assignments by reviewing case materials and becoming familiar with relevant legal vocabulary
• Collaborate with court personnel and attorneys professionally and courteously
• Stay informed about changes in laws and best practices in court interpretation

REQUIREMENTS

• Fluency in English and Spanish with excellent verbal communication skills
• Valid Court Certification for Spanish interpretation in Oregon is mandatory
• Comprehensive knowledge of legal terminology and court procedures in both languages
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and maintain composure during legal proceedings
• Previous experience as a court interpreter is preferred

Requirements

• Fluent in English and Spanish
• Valid Oregon Court Certification for Spanish interpretation
• Strong knowledge of legal terminology and court procedures
• Ability to work under pressure
• Prior court interpreting experience preferred

Benefits

Paid per assignment.