Spanish Interpreter (Simultaneous) - Court-Certified

About the role

Prisma International, Inc. (Prisma) is a dynamic and growing language services provider dedicated to delivering exceptional Interpretation solutions to clients worldwide. We are actively seeking experienced Court-Certified Spanish Interpreters to join our team of independent contractors.

Responsibilities

• Provide simultaneous and/or consecutive onsite or video remote interpretation services to Prisma clients in the state of California.
• Specialize in interpreting legal matters, water board hearings, science, engineering, and health.
• Review and understand all necessary background documents prior to assignments.
• Use virtual interpretation tools such as Zoom.
• Operate tabletop sound booths, interpreter control units, FM transmitters, and headset/receivers.
• Communicate politely, enunciate clearly, and maintain high levels of customer service.
• Translate concepts and meanings accurately between the speaker and the Limited English Proficient (LEP) speaker.
• Ensure correct grammar, clarity, and tone between Spanish and English.
• Interject professionally when clarification is needed and manage the flow of a conversation.
• Refrain from side conversations with the LEP and avoid any disagreements with the customer or LEP.
• Maintain a professional appearance, polite demeanor, and punctuality.
• Comply with applicable ethics and standards.

Requirements

• Court-certified in California or U.S. Federal Courts.
• Full fluency in English and Spanish.
• Two years of onsite/video remote simultaneous interpreting experience.
• Professional references confirming your status as a court-certified interpreter.
• Trained or accredited through a higher education institution.
• Minimum age: 18+ years or older.
• Minimum education: High School Diploma.

Qualifications

• Must provide a current court-certified Interpreter certificate upon request.
• Applicants without a current court-certified Interpreter certificate will be disqualified (ineligible).

Skills

• Simultaneous and consecutive onsite & video remote Spanish interpretation.
• Virtual interpretation tools (e.g., Zoom).
• Tabletop sound booths, interpreter control units, FM transmitters, and headset/receivers.
• Polite forms of expression, enunciation, and customer service.
• Correct concepts and meanings between the speaker and the LEP speaker.
• Correct grammar, clarity, and tone between Spanish and English.
• Professional appearance, polite demeanor, and punctuality.
• Compliance with applicable ethics and standards.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling to accommodate court schedules.
• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Health and wellness benefits.

Pay

Compensation is competitive and based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Flexibility to accommodate court schedules.

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities.
• Health and wellness benefits.