Key Facts

Remote From:

California (USA)

Fixed term

English

Hard Skills

Language Interpretation Language Interpretation Radio Equipment Professional Speaking Pronunciation Conflict Management

Other Skills

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Ethical Standards And Conduct
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Virtual Collaboration
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Professionalism
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Politeness
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Customer Service
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Punctuality
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Verbal Communication Skills

Roles & Responsibilities

Court-certified in California or U.S. Federal Courts (certificate required)
Full fluency in English and the other language
Two years of onsite or 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 interpretation for non-English speakers in California (court/government settings as applicable).
Review background documents prior to assignments and operate using required tools and equipment (e.g., Zoom, tabletop sound booths, interpreter control units, FM transmitters, headset/receivers).
Accurately convey concepts, meanings, grammar, clarity, and tone between English and the other language; manage conversation flow and interject for clarification as needed while avoiding side conversations.
Adhere to professional ethics and standards, maintain a professional appearance and punctuality, and follow the speaker’s direction.

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 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 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 English and the other language.
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 the other language.
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