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Spanish Court Interpreter - Suffolk County

Massachusetts Trial CourtBoston, MA
$84,354 - $124,324Hybrid

About The Position

Provides interpretation and translation services to Limited English Proficient (LEP) individuals involved in court events, programs, and services, according to G.L. c. 221C: Court Interpreters for the Trial Court and the Office of Language Access Standards and Procedures of 2021. Works under the supervision of the Senior Manager of the Office of Language Access (OLA) and the Regional Coordinator for the interpreter’s region.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
  • Three (3) years of related work experience
  • Must have a valid Massachusetts Driver's License or possess or have access to other reliable methods of transportation.
  • Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered for meeting minimum qualifications.
  • Knowledge of modern office equipment and technology including computers and applicable software.
  • Knowledge of Departmental and court policies and procedures.
  • Knowledge of Court terminology and decorum.
  • Knowledge of Legal terminology.
  • Knowledge of Interpretation best practices.
  • Knowledge of Data collection and entry.
  • Skill in Organization and time management.
  • Skill in Interpretation and translation.
  • Skill in Leadership.
  • Ability to establish effective working relationships with others.
  • Ability to prepare clear and accurate reports.
  • Ability to maintain appropriate records.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to work independently and follow oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to listen with precision and render an accurate interpretation.
  • Ability to retrieve case information from different sources.

Nice To Haves

  • NCSC Interpreter Certification is preferred.
  • New hires for Interpreter positions are required to either have the NCSC Interpreter Certification or successfully complete the NCSC Interpreter Certification program during the first 3 years of employment.
  • Achieving Interpreter Certification within three (3) years of appointment is required for candidates appointed without validation of prior certification.

Responsibilities

  • Provides consecutive interpretation, simultaneous interpretation, sight translation, and translation in person or in remote proceedings for all court users.
  • Interprets accurately and completely for LEP individuals, and parties without editing or summarizing.
  • Performs assignments from and reports issue to the Regional Coordinator.
  • Submits monthly service records of all court events that were not entered into MassCourts.
  • Travels for service in various court departmental divisions.
  • May serve on the OLA Translation Committee.
  • Performs other duties as required.

Benefits

  • Pay may advance within the salary band according to the CBA/MOU.

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