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:

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.