Language Intern

Maricopa County • Phoenix, AZ

2d • Onsite

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. The Superior Court of the Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County is dedicated to providing a safe, fair and impartial forum for resolving disputes, enhancing access to our services, and providing innovative, evidenced-based practices that improve the safety of our community and ensure the public’s trust and confidence in the Judicial Branch. The Superior Court in Maricopa County, one of the largest, most innovative and progressive trial courts in the nation, seeks innovative individuals to join our team who will embrace our vision of excellence and the principles inherent in the Rule of Law...every person, every day, every time. We fulfill these principles through a culture that values fairness, respect, integrity, innovation, and safety.

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.
• Ability to: Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to: 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

• generous paid time off
• paid sick leave
• 10 paid holidays!
• affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance
• coverage by one of several State-sponsored retirement pension plans
• employee assistance program
• wellness incentives
• option of life insurance
• disability
• a group legal plan
• pet insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program eligibility for full time Judicial Branch employees

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees