Job Description

Contingent Upon Award. 

PGLS is looking for experienced Court Interpreters across the US (all languages; Spanish and Mayan languages are encouraged to apply) to provide on-call support for clients, assisting with court cases as needed. Interpreters must have the flexibility to work on assignments based on court requirements, with advanced notice typically provided several weeks in advance. Occasional urgent assignments may also arise.

Requirements

Interpreter Functions:

• Serve as an Interpreter between a wide range of people with diverse voices, accents, speaking tempos and personalities.

• Provide parties with clear and exact interpretations of verbal communication with no additions or omissions.

• Provide interpretations of questions, answers, statements, arguments, explanations, and other forms of verbal communication.

• Impart thought, purpose, spirit, emotions, and tone of speaker from source language into target language, and vice-versa.

• Inform relevant parties of any factor that may hinder your performance.

• Comply with applicable ethics and standards.

Qualifications:

• Certified interpreter (Federal or Court) or at least one year of judicial interpreting experience.
  
• Proficiency in legal, criminal justice, and immigration terminology in both languages.
  
• Ability to maintain a professional tone, speed, and pace while interpreting.
  
• Fluency in both Native language and English, with cultural understanding.
  

Required

• U.S. citizenship or permanent residency.
  
• Court Interpreting experience, EOIR, attorneys' offices, depositions, and case proceedings.

Benefits

Location:

U.S. Based-Nationwide

How to apply:

• Please fill out our pre-screen questionnaire at this link and upload a fresh copy of your resume for consideration. Please attach any Interpreting/ Translation Certificates and/ or Diplomas that you hold.

• For questions or concerns, we can be reached at recruiting@pgls.com

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Contract work, Immediate start,

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