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Interpreter - Govt-Legal-Courts
Prisma International, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA, US; Riverside, CA, US; Sacramento, CA, US; San Diego, CA, US; San Francisco, CA, US; South Lake Tahoe, CA, US
Source: Prisma International, Inc. careers · View original posting
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Employer job description
From Prisma International, Inc.'s posting. “We” and “our” refer to the employer.
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 onsite INTERPRETERS to join our team of independent contractors. In this role, you will provide simultaneous and/or consecutive ONSITE interpretation (OSI) services to Prisma clients in the state of California. Video Remote (VRI) appointments may also be available.
IN-DEMAND LANGUAGES: SPANISH, plus CHINESE (CANTONESE), KOREAN, PUNJABI, TAGALOG and VIETNAMESE.
Preference will be given to applicants with experience in the following specialized topics: Water board meetings/hearings, environmental and public health management, water conservation, regulatory and resource funding.
Requirements
- MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS - applicants must meet ALL of the following: Preferred candidates will be court-certified in California or with US Federal Courts. If you are not court-certified, you MUST have at least two years of onsite (in person) experience interpreting in legal/courts settings and/or for state/federal government offices. Your resume must outline your relevant experience.
- Trained and/or tested by recognized interpretation skills assessment organizations and/or higher education institutions.
- Three references who can confirm your status as a professional onsite interpreter.
- Full fluency in English and the other language.
- Minimum age: 18+ years or older
- Minimum education: High School Diploma
- Ideal candidates shall be able to provide: Simultaneous and consecutive onsite & video remote interpretation for non-English speakers and state government representatives.
- 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 Limited English Proficient (LEP) speakers.
- 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.
- SECURITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must undergo a criminal history background check.
- IMPORTANT APPLICANT SECURITY NOTICE: Prisma will never ask for payment information or fee transfers during recruitment or employment preparation. Legitimate outreach for information will only originate from official @prisma.com email addresses.
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