Court Interpreter, New Hampshire

Role Overview

• Provide ONSITE interpreting (OSI) services to the New Hampshire Judicial Branch (NHJB).
• Experience with consecutive or simultaneous onsite (in person) interpretation between a courts representative and non-English speakers
• Deliver correct concepts and meanings between speaker and the Limited English Proficient (LEP) speaker.
• Correct grammar, clarity and tones between English and your native language.
• Experience with following the speakers’ direction, professionally interject when clarification is needed, and manage the flow of a conversation.
• Refrain from side conversations with the LEP and entering into any disagreement with the customer or LEP
• Compliance with applicable ethics and standards

Requirements

• Court-Certified or Court-Registered in New Hampshire
• you will be asked to provide your credentials.
• Agree to undergo annual criminal history and/or state registry background checks
• Strong understanding of NHJB procedures, e.g. precise documentation of services provided for each session
• At least one (1) year of onsite consecutive or simultaneous interpreting experience in a legal/courts setting
• Two (2) professional references who can confirm your profession as an onsite consecutive or simultaneous interpreter
• Minimum age: Must be 18+ years or older
• Minimum education: Must have High School Diploma
• Full fluency in English and your native language
• Able to provide at least one of the following accreditations:
• American Translation Association (ATA)
• Trained or accredited through a higher education institution