What are the responsibilities and job description for the American Sign Language Court Interpreter position at SUNSHINE ENTERPRISE USA LLC?
Remote/In-Person-American Sign Language (ASL) Court Interpreter
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
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:
- 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.