Court-Certified Interpreter

Role Overview

• Provide onsite interpreting (OSI) services to the State of New Hampshire Judicial Branch (NHJB).
• Experience with consecutive or simultaneous onsite (in person) interpretation between a court's representative and non-English speakers.
• Polite forms of expression, enunciation, and a high level of customer service.
• Deliver correct concepts and meanings between speakers and Limited English Proficient (LEP) speakers.
• Correct grammar, clarity, and tones between English and your native language.
• Follow the speakers’ direction, professionally interject when clarification is needed, and manage the flow of 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 the State of New Hampshire
• you will be asked to provide your credentials.
• Agree to undergo annual criminal and state registry background checks:
• Criminal
• Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services (BEAS)
• Division for Children, Youth & Families (DCYF)
• 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