Spanish Staff Interpreter

State of Virginia • Culpeper, VA

33d • $85,000

About The Position

Full-Time (Salaried). The Certified Spanish Staff Interpreter occupies an important role within the Department of Judicial Services at the Supreme Court of Virginia's Executive Secretary's Office. This role is crucial for ensuring that the judiciary's interpreting services are accessible, efficient, and effective, fulfilling the needs of diverse communities across the state. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Interpreter Provide daily language access in Spanish utilizing the three modes of interpretation to the assigned courts, including jury trials. Use interpreting equipment to interpret for multiple LEP parties simultaneously. Provide video remote and telephonic interpretation as needed. Participate in professional development and continuous education opportunities. Support other courts language needs Mentor Language Access Assistants in obtaining certification. Local Court Coordinator Coordinate and manage all language access requests, including languages other than Spanish. Use programs and technology necessary to perform the professional duties of a Staff Interpreter. Participate in the translation of documents, forms, informational materials, and other written materials into the Spanish language. Note: The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. The Certified Staff Interpreter may be required to perform additional tasks as needed to support the objectives of the FLS Division, Department of Judicial Services, and Office of the Executive Secretary.

Requirements

• Must be able to be appointed by judicial officers in program court
• Virginia Court Interpreter Certified or meets all of Virginia's certification reciprocity requirements.
• Extensive, current experience interpreting in a court setting
• Proven computer skills
• Excellent written English skills
• Familiar with the nuances of language, and legal systems, and cultural differences in the countries where both the source and target languages are spoken, and demonstrate continued work toward enhancing such knowledge
• Thorough knowledge of Virginia interpreting guidelines and canons of professional conduct

Nice To Haves

• Translation skills a plus
• Proof of continuing education in court interpretation

Responsibilities

• Provide daily language access in Spanish utilizing the three modes of interpretation to the assigned courts, including jury trials.
• Use interpreting equipment to interpret for multiple LEP parties simultaneously.
• Provide video remote and telephonic interpretation as needed.
• Participate in professional development and continuous education opportunities.
• Support other courts language needs
• Mentor Language Access Assistants in obtaining certification.
• Coordinate and manage all language access requests, including languages other than Spanish.
• Use programs and technology necessary to perform the professional duties of a Staff Interpreter.
• Participate in the translation of documents, forms, informational materials, and other written materials into the Spanish language.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees