# Interpreter - Govt-Legal-Courts

> Prisma International, Inc. · Sacramento, United States (Remote) · Contract · Posted 2026-08-17

**Workplace:** remote

**Department:** Interpretation

## Description

**About Prisma International, Inc. (Prisma):**

Prisma is a dynamic and growing language services provider committed to delivering exceptional Interpretation solutions to clients worldwide. We pride ourselves on our dedication to linguistic excellence and client satisfaction. 

**Prisma is actively seeking experienced onsite INTERPRETERS to join our team of independent contractors. In this role, you will provide simultaneous and/or consecutive ONSITE interpretation (OSI) services to Prisma clients in the state of California. Video Remote (VRI) appointments may also be available.**

**IN-DEMAND LANGUAGES: SPANISH, plus CHINESE (CANTONESE), KOREAN, PUNJABI, TAGALOG and VIETNAMESE.**

Preference will be given to applicants with experience in the following specialized topics: W**ater board meetings/hearings, environmental and public health management, water conservation, regulatory and resource funding.**

## Requirements

**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS - applicants must meet ALL of the following:**

-   **Preferred candidates will be court-certified in California or with US Federal Courts. If you are not court-certified, you MUST have at least two years of onsite (in person) experience interpreting in legal/courts settings and/or for state/federal government offices. Your resume must outline your relevant experience.**
-   **Trained and/or tested by recognized interpretation skills assessment organizations and/or higher education institutions.**
-   **Three references who can confirm your status as a professional onsite interpreter.**

-   **Full fluency in English and the other language.**
-   **Minimum age: 18+ years or older**
-   **Minimum education: High School Diploma**

**Ideal candidates shall be able to provide:**

-   Simultaneous and consecutive onsite & video remote interpretation for non-English speakers and state government representatives.
-   Effective review and understanding of all necessary background documents prior to assignments.
-   Strong experience using virtual interpretation tools (e.g., Zoom).
-   Ability to use tabletop sound booths, interpreter control units, FM transmitters, and headset/receivers.
-   Polite forms of expression, enunciation, and a high-level of customer service.
-   Correct concepts and meanings between the speaker and Limited English Proficient (LEP) speakers.
-   Correct grammar, clarity, and tone between English and the other language.
-   Experience with following the speaker’s direction, professionally interject when clarification is needed, and managing the flow of a conversation.  
-   Refrain from side conversations with the LEP and entering into any disagreement with the customer or LEP.
-   Professional appearance, polite demeanor, and being punctual.
-   Compliance with applicable ethics and standards.

**SECURITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must undergo a criminal history background check.**

_**IMPORTANT APPLICANT SECURITY NOTICE:**_

_**Prisma will never ask for payment information or fee transfers during recruitment or employment preparation. Legitimate outreach for information will only originate from official @**_[_**prisma.com**_](http://prisma.com) _**email addresses.**_

## Apply

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