Translator Public Defender Interpreter

Allentown, GA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 7 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary:

The Public Defender Interpreter is responsible for providing accurate impartial and confidential interpretation and translation services for indigent clients involved in criminal proceedings. This position plays a vital role in facilitating effective communication between clients attorneys investigators and other justice system stakeholders ensuring meaningful access to legal representation and the protection of clients constitutional rights..

Essential Duties:

Provide accurate impartial interpretation (consecutive and sight translation) for attorney-client meetings jail visits court proceedings hearings interviews and case preparation.
Translate written legal documents correspondence and case-related materials as needed.
Facilitate clear communication between non-English-speaking clients and Public Defenders Office staff including attorneys investigators social workers and mitigation specialists.
Maintain strict confidentiality of all client information in accordance with attorney-client privilege and office policies.
Use appropriate legal terminology and ensure faithful interpretation without omission embellishment or advocacy.
Coordinate interpretation services for in-custody and out-of-custody clients including travel to correctional facilities and court locations.
Maintain accurate records of interpretation services provided.
Comply with ethical standards governing court and legal interpreters.
Perform related duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

The Lead Court Interpreter has supervisory responsibility for approximately 0 direct reports.

Qualifications:

Fluency in English and Spanish both oral and written.
Demonstrated experience providing interpretation services preferably in a legal court or criminal justice setting.
Knowledge of legal terminology and criminal court processes or the ability to learn quickly.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with diverse populations including vulnerable and incarcerated individuals.
Ability to remain neutral professional and composed in high-stress or emotionally charged situations.
Excellent listening comprehension and communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
Reliable transportation and ability to travel within Lehigh County.

Education & Experience:

Certification as a court or legal interpreter (state or nationally recognized) or otherwise qualified.
Prior experience in criminal defense public defense or indigent defense settings.
Familiarity with Pennsylvania criminal courts and procedures.

Language Skills:

Ability to read analyze and interpret general business periodicals professional journals technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present inf
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Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10s and 100s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement volume and distance.
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Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
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Certificates Licenses Registrations:

Certification as a court or legal interpreter (state or nationally recognized) preferred.
Drivers license and ability to travel within Lehigh County.

Summary:The Public Defender Interpreter is responsible for providing accurate impartial and confidential interpretation and translation services for indigent clients involved in criminal proceedings. This position plays a vital role in facilitating effective communication between clients attorneys i...