Thai to/from English - On-Site - Legal Interpreter - DC Metro Area
Global Language Strategies, a WOSB in Northern VA, is seeking qualified, professional, and experienced Court Interpreter to support federal government customers in the Washington, DC area. These requests are on an as-needed basis and require interpreters with flexible schedules (primarily M-F, 7 am - 7 pm EST). Hours will differ from assignment to assignment, based on the needs of the customer.
LEGAL INTERPRETER DUTIES:
1) Provides consecutive and/or simultaneous interpretation between the target language and English and vice versa.
2) Travels to onsite interpretation assignments (less than 50 miles round trip), as needed.
Requirements - MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1) A U.S. citizen residing in the DC, VA or MD area.
2) Minimum four years experience in consecutive and/or simultaneous interpretation (relevant to the task assigned).
3) Training in the interpreting field and/or extensive experience in court or legal environments.
4) Strong command of both English and target foreign language vocabularies used in formal, legal, and diplomatic, consultative, and casual modes of communication in various contexts, including colloquial slang, idiosyncratic slang, and regionalisms.
5) Know specialized vocabulary (and terminology) in both English and the foreign language.
6) Speak in English and target foreign language fluently, including regionalisms and colloquial slang without altering the meaning.
7) Highly proficient in both English and the target language (i.e., rating of at least Level 3: Professional Proficiency assessed by the Interagency Language Roundtable scale).
8) Demonstrates adherence to the interpreter Code of Ethics.
9) Able to accurately and idiomatically turn the message from the source language into the target language and vice versa without any additions, omissions, or other misleading factors that alter the intended meaning of the message from the speaker.
10) Adept at consecutive and/or simultaneous interpretation, while simultaneous interpretation is the most frequent form of interpretation used in the courtroom.
11) Excellent oral communication skills, including appropriate delivery and poise.
12) Demonstrates high professional standards for courtroom demeanor and professional conduct.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1) Federal, State, National Association of Judiciary Interpreters and Translators (NAJIT), or Judiciary Interpreters and Translators Certification Examination (JITCE) certification in interpretation.
2) Experience providing interpretation for Department of Justice Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) court cases.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law.
About Us
GLS is a SBA 8a certified company focused on the delivery of superb linguist, vetting, training and project management services that meet or exceed our client’s expectations. We are corporate members of the American Translators Association and the Project Management Institute with linguists and managers on staff who hold certifications from these same certifying bodies. Our clients praise us for quality, on-time delivery of international programs. We maintain 100% compliance through constant attention to detail and focus on the missions of our clients.
We partner with clients to provide staffing and language services that are on time and within budget. By following industry-standard quality management processes and procedures, such as ISO 9001 and ISO 17100 translation quality management principles, GLS performs on-demand projects in multiple locations. We administer a quality control plan that includes program-level quality assurance and project-level quality control, which results in delivery regardless of the circumstances.
Careers
IF YOU HAVE A PASSION FOR LANGUAGES, EDUCATION AND PROVIDING EXCELLENT SUPPORT SERVICES, GLS MIGHT BE YOUR NEXT HOME.
Our work supports US government and private sector institutions that impact global diplomacy and communications.
We are continuously looking for intelligent individuals who are enthusiastic about utilizing their linguistic knowledge and sharing their love of language with others.
If you are an experienced translator, editor, interpreter or language instructor, we'd love to hear from you.
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