Court Interpreter
Posted 15 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Court Interpreter - OSI/VRI/OPI”
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- Expected experience
- 1+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Remote
- Contract
- Contract
No salary listed for this role.
Study levelCertificate
CertificationsFederal Court Interpreter Certified (FCICE), NCSC Written Exam
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 seeking experienced Court Interpreters to join our independent contractor team. In this role you will provide one or more of the following interpretation services to the New Hampshire Judicial Branch (NHJB):
- OSI - The onsite (in person) role requires traveling to NHJB court houses in New Hampshire. NH court locations include but are not limited to: Concord, Manchester and Salem. Onsite interpreters must live within reasonable driving distance to these NH court sites.
- VRI - Prescheduled video remote interpretation services (e.g. via Zoom) to multiple NHJB courts.
- OPI - Prescheduled over-the-phone interpretation services (via Boostlingo) to multiple NHJB courts.
IN-DEMAND LANGUAGES:
SPANISH plus ARABIC, CHINESE (Mandarin), FRENCH, HAITIAN CREOLE, NEPALI, PORTUGUESE, SWAHILI, and VIETNAMESE. If your language is not in this list, you are welcome to apply if you meet all minimum requirements.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
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Training - Completed training that aligns with the National Center for State Courts (NCSC) model curriculum in three core areas: Interpretation Techniques, Legal/Court Terminology, and Interpreter Ethics.
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Language Proficiency - Proficiency in English and the target language through an approved assessment. Some examples include but are not limited to:
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Testing recognized by the NCSC
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Tests recognized by a state judiciary language access program
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Superior/Advanced-High score assessed by LTI/ACTFL, e.g. OPI/OPIc assessments for rare or indigenous dialects
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Speaking and listening assessment (12+ score) by ALTA
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Agree to undergo annual criminal history background checks
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Strong understanding of court procedures
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At least one (1) year of interpreting experience in a court setting
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Two (2) professional references who can confirm your status as a court interpreter
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Minimum age: Must be 18+ years or older