Legal Interpreter – Courts

Role Overview

• 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.