Court Interpreter - OSI/VRI/OPI

Prisma International, Inc.

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About The Position

Prisma International, Inc. is seeking experienced Court Interpreters to join its independent contractor team and provide interpretation services to the New Hampshire Judicial Branch (NHJB). Interpreters may provide one or more of the following services: onsite interpretation at NHJB courthouses in New Hampshire, including Concord, Manchester, and Salem; prescheduled video remote interpretation (VRI), such as via Zoom, for multiple NHJB courts; or prescheduled over-the-phone interpretation (OPI) via Boostlingo for multiple NHJB courts. Onsite interpreters must live within reasonable driving distance of the New Hampshire court locations.

In-demand languages include Spanish, Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), French, Haitian Creole, Nepali, Portuguese, Swahili, and Vietnamese. Applicants who interpret another language may also apply if they meet the minimum requirements.

Interpreters must convey concepts and meaning accurately between English speakers and Limited English Proficient (LEP) speakers, use correct grammar and clear expression in both languages, follow speakers’ direction, interject professionally when clarification is needed, and manage conversation flow. They must comply with applicable interpreter ethics and standards, avoid side conversations with LEP speakers, and refrain from disagreements with customers or LEP speakers. Applicants must undergo annual criminal history background checks.

Requirements

• Complete training aligned with the National Center for State Courts model curriculum in interpretation techniques, legal/court terminology, and interpreter ethics.
• Demonstrate proficiency in English and the target language through an approved assessment, such as NCSC-recognized testing, a state judiciary language access program test, an LTI/ACTFL Superior/Advanced-High score, or an ALTA speaking and listening assessment score of 12 or higher.
• Have a strong understanding of court procedures.
• Have at least one year of interpreting experience in a court setting.
• Provide two professional references who can confirm court interpreter status.
• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have a high school diploma.
• Agree to undergo annual criminal history background checks.
• For onsite work, live within reasonable driving distance of the New Hampshire court locations.
• Demonstrate polite expression, clear enunciation, and a high level of customer service.

Nice To Haves

• Federal Court Interpreter Certified (FCICE).
• State Certified: passed the NCSC Oral Exam.
• Professionally Qualified: passed United Nations or U.S. State Department conference tests.
• State Registered: passed the NCSC Written Exam and Oral Proficiency Interview.
• Professional appearance, polite demeanor, and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite, video remote, and/or over-the-phone interpretation services to the New Hampshire Judicial Branch, as applicable.
• Travel to NHJB courthouses in New Hampshire when providing onsite interpretation.
• Accurately convey concepts and meanings between speakers and Limited English Proficient speakers.
• Use correct grammar, clarity, and appropriate tones between English and the target language.
• Follow speakers’ direction, professionally interject when clarification is needed, and manage the flow of conversation.
• Refrain from side conversations with LEP speakers and from entering into disagreements with customers or LEP speakers.
• Comply with applicable interpreter ethics and standards.
• Undergo annual criminal history background checks.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED