Legal Interpreter – Courts

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Court-Certified Interpreter providing telephonic interpreting services for the state of Oregon's Office of Administrative Hearings. Requires full fluency in English and native language.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide pre-scheduled telephonic (over-the-phone) interpreting services to the state of Oregon's Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH).
  • Deliver correct concepts and meanings between speaker and the Limited English Proficient (LEP) speaker.
  • Maintain polite forms of expression, enunciation, and a high-level of customer service.
  • Correct grammar, clarity and tones between English and your native language.
  • Follow speakers’ directions and manage the flow of conversation professionally.

Requirements:

  • Court-Certified or Court-Registered - you will be asked to provide your credentials.
  • Preference will be given to interpreters who hold certification from the Oregon Judicial Department or can demonstrate possession of court interpreting Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs).
  • Agree to required criminal history background checks.
  • Strong understanding of legal hearing procedures.
  • At least one (1) year of experience doing telephonic (over-the-phone) interpretation in a legal/courts setting.
  • Two (2) professional references who can confirm your profession as a legal interpreter.
  • Minimum age: Must be 18+ years or older.
  • Minimum education: Must have High School Diploma.
  • Location: Must live in the United States.
  • Full fluency in English and your native language.