COURT OPERATIONS OFFICER/Spanish Court Interpreter

GENERAL DEFINITION:

This position consists of interpreting, in a professional manner, all court-related proceedings for individuals with limited English proficiency. The interpreter is expected to impartially interpret communications between two or more persons conversing in English and Spanish. The interpreter must possess an ample vocabulary of legal terminology as well as knowledge of the judicial system. The work of the court interpreter requires a high degree of accuracy, impartiality, and confidentiality. The Court Interpreter reports directly to the District Court Administrator and the Deputy Court Administrator.

TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Illustrative Only)

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Schedule:

8:00 4:30 Not Flexible

Experience:

Minimum of one (1) year of experience interpreting in a courtroom setting.

Education:

G.E.D. or High School Diploma

Bargaining Unit:

Yes

Comments:

Interested applicants must submit a completed County application, resume and cover letter for consideration. Applicants can check the status of this posting via the County's Website at Job Posting Status to learn if the position is open, pending, or has been closed. The appointing Authority will directly contact those applicants they are interested in as potential candidates for this position.