Bilingual Court Interpreter - Spanish/English

U.S. Courts; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Federal retirement (FERS)

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)

Paid leave and holidays

Paid sick leave

Transit subsidy

On-site fitness center (Phoenix only)

Job summary

U.S. Courts in Tucson, AZ seeks a qualified Spanish-English interpreter to provide interpretation in all matters before the court, as well as translation of documents.

The role requires choosing the appropriate interpreting technique—consecutive, simultaneous, or sight—depending on the situation and maintaining professional demeanor. The candidate must hold a Court Interpreter Certification, with preference for those having actual court experience.

Qualifications

• Must hold Court Interpreter Certification issued by the Administrative Office of the United States Courts as a Spanish court interpreter.
• Proficient in simultaneous and consecutive interpreting, sight translations, and document translation.
• Preference given to candidates with actual court interpreting experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide Spanish-English interpretation services in all court matters.
• Translate court documents between Spanish and English.
• Select appropriate interpreting technique (consecutive, simultaneous, or sight) per situation.

Skills

Spanish-English interpretation

Consecutive interpreting

Simultaneous interpreting

Sight translations

Job description

U.S. Courts in Tucson, AZ seeks a qualified Spanish-English interpreter to provide interpretation in all matters before the court, as well as translation of documents.

The role requires choosing the appropriate interpreting technique—consecutive, simultaneous, or sight—depending on the situation and maintaining professional demeanor. The candidate must hold a Court Interpreter Certification, with preference for those having actual court experience.