Court Interpreter (on-call)

Graham County • Safford, AZ

406d • $52,000 - $52,000

About The Position

The Court Interpreter position is an on-call role responsible for providing interpretation services in court settings, specifically translating between English and Spanish during various legal proceedings. The interpreter will prepare for court sessions by reviewing necessary documents and setting up required equipment, ensuring effective communication among all parties involved in the court process.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in professional Spanish interpreting in a court environment.
• Prior experience interpreting and translating is preferred.
• Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license without restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Interprets simultaneously and consecutively from English to Spanish during court interviews, hearings, and proceedings.
• Makes sight translations of documents such as petitions, reports, notices, and plea agreements during court proceedings.
• Prepares in advance of proceedings by determining equipment required for interpreting for multiple people.
• Sets up interpreting equipment and reviews documents to meet vocabulary needs.
• Works with judges, parties, attorneys, witnesses, victims, family members, court personnel, and others requiring interpretation services.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED