Key Facts

Remote From:

California (USA)

Fixed term

English, Spanish

Hard Skills

Language Interpretation Language Interpretation Audio Equipment Radio Frequency Pronunciation

Other Skills

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Ethical Standards And Conduct
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Following Directions
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Active Listening
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Politeness
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Customer Service
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Punctuality

Roles & Responsibilities

Court-certified in California or U.S. Federal Courts, with ability to provide a copy of certification.
Full fluency in English and Spanish.
Two years of onsite/video remote simultaneous interpreting experience.
Trained or accredited through a higher education institution.

Requirements:

Provide simultaneous and/or consecutive interpretation onsite or via video remote interpreting services to Prisma clients in California.
Review and understand background documents prior to assignments to ensure accurate interpretation.
Utilize virtual interpretation tools (e.g., Zoom) and operate interpretation equipment (sound booths, interpreter control units, FM transmitters, headset/receivers).
Maintain professionalism, adhere to ethics, deliver high levels of customer service, manage conversation flow, and avoid side conversations or disagreements.

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.

Prisma is actively seeking experienced Court-Certified Spanish Interpreters to join our team of independent contractors. In this role, you will provide simultaneous and/or consecutive onsite or video remote interpretation services to Prisma clients in the state of California.

Preference will be given to applicants with experience interpreting the following specialized topics: legal matters, water board hearings, science, engineering, and health.

Requirements

Ideal candidates shall be able to provide:

Simultaneous and consecutive onsite & video remote Spanish interpretation for non-English speakers with a state government representative.
Effective review and understanding of all necessary background documents prior to assignments.
Strong experience using virtual interpretation tools (e.g., Zoom).
Ability to use tabletop sound booths, interpreter control units, FM transmitters, and headset/receivers.
Polite forms of expression, enunciation, and a high-level of customer service.
Correct concepts and meanings between the speaker and the Limited English Proficient (LEP) speaker.
Correct grammar, clarity, and tone between Spanish and English.
Experience with following the speaker’s direction, professionally interject when clarification is needed, and managing the flow of a conversation.
Refrain from side conversations with the LEP and entering into any disagreement with the customer or LEP.
Professional appearance, polite demeanor, and being punctual.
Compliance with applicable ethics and standards.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS - applicants must meet ALL of the following:

Court-certified in California or U.S. Federal Courts. You will be asked to provide a copy of your certification. Applicants who do not provide a current court-certified Interpreter certificate will be disqualified (ineligible).
Full fluency in English and Spanish.
Two years of onsite/video remote simultaneous interpreting experience.
Three professional references who can confirm 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