Spanish Certified Court Staff Interpreter
About The Position
The Denver County Court (DCC) is recruiting for the role of a Spanish Certified Court Staff Interpreter. As a Staff Interpreter, you would play a key role in delivering language access to the Court and its participants. In this role you can expect to: Interpret fluently in court proceedings, trials, mediations, hearings, and any other proceedings before the court in Spanish language cases. Interpretation may vary between in person or virtually depending upon various circumstances; and may be provided to parties in a case, witnesses, or others as ordered by the Court Assist with scheduling, coordinating, and dispatching independent contract interpreter coverage Assist with the review and processing of invoices for payment of contract interpreter services Work with the team to ensure cross-training to provide coverage Act as liaison between judicial officers, State Court Administrator’s Office of Language Access (OLA), Denver County Court Administration, and the DCC Interpreter’s Office Maintain and report statistics Conduct bilingual assessments of DCC staff Understand and adhere to Chief Justice Directive 06-03 Language Interpreters and Access to the Courts by Persons with Limited English Proficiency, the Colorado Code Colorado Judicial Department Code of Professional Responsibilities for Court Interpreters, Chief Justice Directive (CJD) 05-05 Continuing Education and Professional Practice Requirements for Continued Certification and/or Active Roster Status of Court Interpreters, and various other regulating authorities
Requirements
- Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.
- Two (2) years of experience working in a professional capacity as an interpreter with Non-English speaking persons.
- Possession of a Colorado Certified Interpreter Credential or hold a Federal Interpreter Certification Credential or a credential that meets the established standards of the State of Colorado, at time of application.
- Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment
- Resume - Required
- Cover Letter – Required
Responsibilities
- Interpret fluently in court proceedings, trials, mediations, hearings, and any other proceedings before the court in Spanish language cases.
- Interpretation may vary between in person or virtually depending upon various circumstances; and may be provided to parties in a case, witnesses, or others as ordered by the Court
- Assist with scheduling, coordinating, and dispatching independent contract interpreter coverage
- Assist with the review and processing of invoices for payment of contract interpreter services
- Work with the team to ensure cross-training to provide coverage
- Act as liaison between judicial officers, State Court Administrator’s Office of Language Access (OLA), Denver County Court Administration, and the DCC Interpreter’s Office
- Maintain and report statistics
- Conduct bilingual assessments of DCC staff
- Understand and adhere to Chief Justice Directive 06-03 Language Interpreters and Access to the Courts by Persons with Limited English Proficiency, the Colorado Code Colorado Judicial Department Code of Professional Responsibilities for Court Interpreters, Chief Justice Directive (CJD) 05-05 Continuing Education and Professional Practice Requirements for Continued Certification and/or Active Roster Status of Court Interpreters, and various other regulating authorities
Benefits
- A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
- 457B Retirement Plan
- 132 hours of PTO earned within first year
- 12 Paid Holidays per year, plus 1 personal holiday, and 8 hours of Denver Good Deeds volunteer time when participating
- Education Refund Program (ERP) - a chance for the city to support your continued learning and career growth by investing in your future with the city
- Care Bank – 8 weeks of Paid Family Leave (after the probation period is passed)
- Free RTD Eco Pass
- Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
