Court Spanish Interpreter
About The Position
Essential Duties Performs verbal and sight interpretation in simultaneous and consecutive modes for court proceedings, hearings, interviews, and other court related events. Translates office forms, documents, and other legal documents and correspondence as needed. Assists with the scheduling of interpreters and calendaring of requests in the Clerk of Courts Office. Maintains records of interpretation and translation activities. Collects, interprets, and analyzes data for the computation and submission of statistical reports and records. Acts as Interpretation Services Coordinator. Uses standard office equipment, including a computer and various database and other software programs, in the course of the work. All other job duties as assigned. Qualifications At least two years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Obtain and maintain interpreter certification with the Wisconsin Director of State Courts, Office of the Court Operations. For Certification information, see https://wicourts.gov/services/interpreter/certification.htm . Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Knowledge of Spanish and English languages. Highly proficient in both English and Spanish with no deficiency between the languages. Knowledge of general office skills, practices, procedures and equipment. Ability to interpret simultaneously in a court setting and keep up with the court proceedings. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to demonstrate high professional standards for courtroom demeanor and professional conduct. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, court officials and the public. This position is approved for an effective date of 1/1/26.
Requirements
- At least two years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Obtain and maintain interpreter certification with the Wisconsin Director of State Courts, Office of the Court Operations.
- Knowledge of Spanish and English languages.
- Highly proficient in both English and Spanish with no deficiency between the languages.
- Knowledge of general office skills, practices, procedures and equipment.
- Ability to interpret simultaneously in a court setting and keep up with the court proceedings.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Ability to demonstrate high professional standards for courtroom demeanor and professional conduct.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, court officials and the public.
Responsibilities
- Performs verbal and sight interpretation in simultaneous and consecutive modes for court proceedings, hearings, interviews, and other court related events.
- Translates office forms, documents, and other legal documents and correspondence as needed.
- Assists with the scheduling of interpreters and calendaring of requests in the Clerk of Courts Office.
- Maintains records of interpretation and translation activities.
- Collects, interprets, and analyzes data for the computation and submission of statistical reports and records.
- Acts as Interpretation Services Coordinator.
- Uses standard office equipment, including a computer and various database and other software programs, in the course of the work.
- All other job duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
