American Sign Language Court Interpreter

Job Description

Remote / In-Person-American Sign Language (ASL) Court Interpreter

Job Summary :

Seeking Judicial Council of California-certified ASL interpreters to provide interpretation services either remotely (via MS Teams or a virtual court platform) or in person across various court locations, including during evening court sessions.

Key Responsibilities :

• Interpret for   deaf or hard-of-hearing litigants, witnesses, and jurors   during court proceedings and other court-related activities.
• Provide interpretation during :
• Court hearings
• Juror orientation, voir dire, jury trials, deliberations, and verdicts
• Self-help assistance, document filing, mediation, and other court business
• Work alongside a   Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI)   when necessary.
• Perform   simultaneous, consecutive, and sight translation   as authorized by the Court.
• Log in to virtual hearings using   MS Teams   on a personal computer when working remotely.
• Submit   Interpreter Services Billing forms   and   Daily Activity Logs   twice per month.
• Maintain   certification and continuing education   as required by the Judicial Council of California.

Qualifications :

Requirements

Must be enrolled on the Judicial Council Master List as a credentialed ASL Court Interpreter. Must have sufficient training, education, and experience to perform interpretation duties successfully. Must adhere to all applicable laws, rules, and regulations. Must maintain certification or registration, including completing required continuing education at the contractor’s expense.