Bilingual Court Interpreter - Spanish/English

U.S. District Court - District of Arizona; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona in Tucson is seeking a full-time, permanent court interpreter to work in the Tucson Clerk's Office.

The incumbent will provide Spanish-English interpretation in all court proceedings and translate documents, requiring a high level of linguistic and interpersonal skill. The role includes choosing interpretation techniques (consecutive, simultaneous, sight), travel within Arizona, voucher processing, remote interpretation via TIP, and occasional

Qualifications

• Must hold a Court Interpreter Certification issued by the Administrative Office of the United States Courts.
• Two years of specialized court interpreting experience.
• Experience interpreting in a courtroom setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpreting in consecutive and simultaneous modes during courtroom proceedings.
• Translating documents and correspondence to and from the court.
• Assisting with voucher processing for contract interpreters.
• Providing remote interpretation services via TIP (Telephone Interpreting Program).
• Interpreting outside of court for ancillary matters as directed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Spanish-English interpretation

Consecutive & simultaneous

Document translation

Remote interpretation (TIP)

Education

Court Interpreter Certification (AOUSC)

Job description

The U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona in Tucson is seeking a full-time, permanent court interpreter to work in the Tucson Clerk's Office.

The incumbent will provide Spanish-English interpretation in all court proceedings and translate documents, requiring a high level of linguistic and interpersonal skill. The role includes choosing interpretation techniques (consecutive, simultaneous, sight), travel within Arizona, voucher processing, remote interpretation via TIP, and occasional