Legal Liberian Bassa Interpreter

Role Overview

• Accurately interpret spoken communication between parties in real time, preserving meaning, intent, and tone.
• Facilitate cross-cultural understanding by clarifying non-verbal cues and culture-specific concepts, when necessary.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and impartiality in all interactions, consistent with regulations and ethical standards.
• Complete required documentation, logs, and reports in accordance with agency and contractual protocols.
• Comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, government customer policies, and codes of professional conduct.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (Bachelor’s degree preferred).
• Native or near-native fluency in both English and the target language(s).
• Proven experience providing interpretation services.
• Interpreter will be performed for Legal documentation and or court services.
• Interpreter must have ample experience with Legal terminology, Court hearing interpretation and dialects within cultures.
• Experience with Publications not limited to Graphics, etc.
• Familiarity with specialized terminology (legal, medical, technical, or military, as required).
• Ability to always maintain confidentiality and act impartially.
• Certification from a recognized interpreting body preferred (e.g., American Translators Association, National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters), if applicable.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate in a clear, professional, and articulate manner.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with high-level attention to detail.
• Strong multitasking skills with the ability to manage multiple design streams across concurrent work effort.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work well independently as well as on a multi-functional team.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly and accurately relay spoken information.