Burmese Interpreter

MedlinkHealth Anesthesia Associates • Maricopa County, AZ

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About The Position

The Superior Court of Arizona in Maricopa County is seeking qualified local Burmese Interpreters to join its approved roster. Interpreters provide accurate spoken interpretation for limited-English-proficient individuals in court hearings, probation interviews, detention facility events, and other assignments. Services may be delivered in person, remotely by video, or by telephone, including scheduled and on-demand telephonic interpretation.

Interpreters must maintain neutrality and confidentiality, follow the Arizona Court Interpreter Code of Conduct, and continually assess their ability to perform each assignment competently. Any reservation about their ability to fulfill an assignment must be conveyed immediately to the appropriate Court authority. Interpreters are expected to arrive at least ten minutes before scheduled in-person and virtual or remote events unless instructed otherwise by CITS, and to maintain appropriate business attire whether working in person or virtually.

Requirements

• Must be physically located in or near Maricopa County, Arizona, for prompt on-site availability.
• Exceptional oral proficiency in English and Burmese.
• Registered in the Arizona Court Interpreter Registry or ACICP credentialed.
• Strong working knowledge of legal terminology and judicial proceedings.
• Must pass a mandatory Court background check and fingerprint process, renewed every three years.
• Must comply with professional courtroom dress codes and ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver precise consecutive, simultaneous, and sight translation between Burmese and English.
• Facilitate communication during hearings, trials, attorney-client interviews, probation meetings, and jail assignments.
• Conduct remote video or telephonic interpretation when requested, including scheduled or on-demand assignments.
• Maintain neutrality, confidentiality, and compliance with the Arizona Court Interpreter Code of Conduct.
• Assess the ability to perform each assignment competently and promptly notify the appropriate Court authority of any reservation.
• Arrive at least ten minutes before scheduled in-person and virtual or remote events unless instructed otherwise by CITS.
• Wear appropriate business attire for in-person and virtual assignments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed