COURT OPERATIONS OFFICER/Spanish Court Interpreter
COURT OPERATIONS OFFICER/Spanish Court Interpreter
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Job Description
GENERAL DEFINITION:
This position consists of interpreting in a professional manner all court-related proceedings for individuals with limited English proficiency. The interpreter is expected to impartially interpret communications between two or more persons conversing in English and Spanish. The interpreter must possess an ample vocabulary of legal terminology as well as knowledge of the judicial system. The work of the court interpreter requires a high degree of accuracy impartiality and confidentiality. The Court Interpreter reports directly to the District Court Administrator and the Deputy Court Administrator.
TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Illustrative Only)
- Interprets in the three modes of interpretation (sight consecutive and simultaneous) in court proceedings quasi-judicial hearings and other court related events in person or via remote technology.
- Interprets in the various departments/offices throughout the courthouse as needed.
- Translates various documents both orally and in writing such as judicial orders notices forms and correspondence for individuals with limited English proficiency.
- Attend ongoing training to improve and maintain interpreter skills including any applicable rules or standards for interpreters adopted by the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts.
- Provide support as well as a back-up role to the Interpreting Coordinator which includes the following responsibilities and duties: coordinates schedules and assigns contracted interpreters for cases held at the Court of Common Pleas Magisterial District Courts and other departments/offices within the courthouse; enters all interpreter requests and assignments into the Pennsylvania Language Access Database; prepares annual reports; and meets periodically with the Deputy Court Administrator and District Court Administrator to discuss work processes issues and needs.
- Performs other related work as required.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to render interpretations promptly without hesitation.
- Ability to interpret everything in court without adding deleting or changing anything that has been communicated by the parties attorneys witnesses and the judicial officer.
- Knowledge of courtroom protocol and the judicial system.
- Must possess excellent communication and organizational skills and the ability to work effectively with all levels of judiciary and court related staff.
- Must possess excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize work.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Outlook.
ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
- Your name must appear on the Administrative Office of the Pennsylvania Courts Interpreter Roster or the interpreter roster from another state certified program.
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience interpreting in a courtroom setting.
Schedule:
8:00 4:30 Not Flexible
Experience:
Minimum of one (1) year of experience interpreting in a courtroom setting.
Education:
G.E.D. or High School Diploma
Bargaining Unit:
Yes
Comments:
Interested applicants must submit a completed County application resume and cover letter for consideration. Applicants can check the status of this posting via the Countys Website at Job Posting Status to learn if the position is open pending or has been closed. The appointing Authority will directly contact those applicants they are interested in as potential candidates for this position.
A criminal background check is required.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
