Translator - Certified

Prisma International; California (MO); On-site; USD 55,104 - 82,656; Part time

Job summary

Prisma International is seeking experienced Court-Certified Translators to provide written translations for various languages. Successful candidates will have court certification, relevant experience, and fluency in both English and the target language. Responsibilities include using CAT tools, ensuring translation accuracy, and maintaining communication with the team. Ideal for professionals committed to quality and confidentiality. Opportunities are available for those able to accommodate flexible scheduling, including weekends.

Qualifications

• Court-certified in California or U.S. Federal Courts.
• Certified by the American Translators Association or equivalent.
• Two years of experience with state or federal agencies.
• Three professional references confirming translator status.
• Fluency in English and the second language.
• Trained through a higher education institution.
• Minimum age of 18 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide written translations using a Computer-Assisted Translation tool.
• Adhere to project work instructions and reference materials.
• Ensure translations are culturally appropriate.
• Perform language quality checks on translations.
• Deliver translations by deadlines and budgets.
• Review and correct formatted target-language files.
• Communicate with team members professionally.
• Participate in quality management processes.
• Protect sensitive information throughout the process.
• Adhere to company policies and Master Service Agreement.

Skills

Fluent in English and Cantonese

Fluent in English and Korean

Fluent in English and Punjabi

Fluent in English and Spanish

Fluent in English and Tagalog

Fluent in English and Vietnamese

Excellent communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT) tools

Adobe markup tools

Job description

About Prisma International, Inc. (Prisma) – a dynamic and growing language services provider committed to delivering exceptional translation solutions worldwide.

Prisma is actively seeking experienced Court-Certified Translators to join our team of independent contractors. In this role, you will provide written translations for Prisma clients.

Languages: CANTONESE, KOREAN, PUNJABI, SPANISH, TAGALOG and VIETNAMESE.

If your native language is not listed above, you are welcome to apply if you meet all of the minimum requirements stated below. Preference will be given to applicants with experience translating the following specialized topics: legal matters, water board hearings, science, engineering, and health.

Requirements

Minimum requirements – applicants must meet all of the following:

• Court-certified in California or with the U.S. Federal Courts. You will be asked to provide a copy of your current certificate. Applicants who do not provide a current court certification document will be disqualified (ineligible).
• Certified by the American Translators Association (ATA) or an equivalent status from an alternate language institution, e.g., ALTA, CCHI, SCSI, LTI/ACTFL, ILR, etc.
• Two years of experience providing human translation services to state or federal government agencies.
• Three professional references who can confirm your status as a court-certified translator.
• Full fluency in English and the other language.
• Trained or accredited through a higher education institution.
• Minimum age: 18+ years or older.
• Minimum education: High School Diploma.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Provide written translations using a Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT) tool. We provide XTM access to you.
• Adhere to all project work instructions, glossaries, and reference materials provided to you.
• Ensure the source content's concept, style, and register are culturally and linguistically appropriate for the target language.
• Perform language quality checks (before delivery) to ensure the target translation is error‑free and faithful to the meaning of the source document.
• Deliver completed translation jobs by the given deadlines and project budgets.
• Review the formatted target-language PDF files for accuracy; mark any needed corrections. Using Adobe markup tools is required.
• Communicate in a timely and professional manner with the Prisma team members.
• Willfully participate in quality management processes, e.g., Corrective Action Reports (CARs), Root Cause Analyses (RCAs), and solution implementation.
• Take all necessary measures to protect and keep private any sensitive information shared with you to carry out translation projects (e.g., PHI, PII, SBU).
• Adhere to policies and processes defined in Prisma's Master Service Agreement (MSA) and the Prisma Vendor Guide.

Other Attributes

Excellent communication skills and quick responses to Prisma project team requests.

Ability to accommodate fast turnarounds for small word count projects.

After-hours and weekend availability is a plus (at your discretion).