Language Intern

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. • Phoenix, AZ

11d • $16

About The Position

The Court is hiring four (4) individuals for the position of Language Interns. The interns will participate in workshops and seminars designed to provide an overview of the five areas of practice in the Superior Court of Arizona in Maricopa County, in the Court Interpretation and Translation Services Department (CITS). Language Interns will assist in case specific linguistic research and glossary creation and maintenance. Language Interns will assist in service coordination tasks and internal interpreting training curriculum development. The internship program will last for five (5) weeks from Monday, June 1, 2026 to Thursday, July 2, 2026. Applications are due by Friday, April 24, 2026, and interviews will take place, via Microsoft Teams, the end of April or the first week in May.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in the last year of a graduate or undergraduate translation/interpretation program (Spanish/English combination)
• Have graduated from a graduate or undergraduate translation/interpretation program (Spanish/English combination) within the past 12 months
• Have completed a Court Interpreter Professional Development program and have initiated the AZ certification program for a Tier 1 or 2 Credential
• Knowledge of: Standard clerical practices related to filing, maintaining records, and research preparation.
• Skill in: The use of computer applications including spreadsheets, database and word processing software including Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to: Communicate orally and in written form at a native or near native speaker level in both English and Spanish.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Operate a computer to enter and/or retrieve data.

Nice To Haves

• Currently enrolled graduate student or bachelor’s degree seeking student with completion of at least two (2) years’ college level coursework in field of study

Responsibilities

• Participate in lectures, workshops, and assessments.
• Shadow staff interpreters and assists in research and/or case preparation for complex hearings and events.
• Assist trainer and supervisor in the preparation of practice sessions and assessments for staff interpreters, as needed.
• Assist with clerical tasks in the preparation of daily assignment calendars and workload assignments.
• Participate in the active practice of the three modes of interpretation and receives feedback on performance.

Benefits

• We offer generous paid time off, paid sick leave, and 10 paid holidays!
• We have affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance, and our employees are entitled to coverage by one of several State-sponsored retirement pension plans, our employee assistance program, and wellness incentives.
• Additionally, our employees have the option of life insurance, disability, a group legal plan, and pet insurance.
• Under the current guidelines for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, the Maricopa County Superior Court is a qualifying employer. Therefore, any full time Judicial Branch employee, who meets other eligibility criteria may be eligible for loan forgiveness under this program.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees