Court Interpreter

Racine, County of (WI); Elmwood Park (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Racine County is seeking a qualified Interpretation Services Coordinator to provide Spanish-English interpretation in court proceedings and accurate translations of documents. The role involves real-time interpretation during hearings, translating forms, and coordinating contracted interpreters to ensure seamless interpreter services at all times.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, data collection for statistical reports, and transcription of court material as needed, using standard

Qualifications

• Mandatory interpreter certification with the Wisconsin Director of State Courts.
• Two years of court/legal related experience or any equivalent combination of education or experience.
• Prompt and regular attendance.

Responsibilities

• Performs verbal and sight interpretation in simultaneous and consecutive modes for court proceedings, hearings, interviews, and other court related events.
• Translates office forms, documents, and other legal documents and correspondence.
• Assists with the scheduling of on-call interpreters and calendaring of all requests in the Court interpreters office.
• Maintains records of interpretation and translation activities using automated tracking systems.
• Collects, interprets, and analyzes data for the computation and submission of statistical reports and records.
• Act as an Interpretation Services Coordinator.
• Transcribes taped interviews or court material as required.
• Uses standard office equipment, including a computer and various database and other software programs, in the course of the work.
• All other job duties as assigned.

Skills

Simultaneous interpretation

Consecutive interpretation

Document translation

Scheduling interpreters

Data collection & analysis

Transcription

Office software

Courtroom technology

Education

College degree (2- or 4-year)

Tools

Database software

Office software

Videoconferencing platforms

Courtroom technology

Job description

Offers Spanish-English interpretation services in court proceedings and produces accurate translations of pertinent documents. This includes real-time interpretation during court hearings and other legal processes to ensure clear communication between parties. Additionally, the service meticulously produces written translations for office forms and other legal documents. Assists in coordinating and scheduling contracted interpreters for court hearings as required to ensure seamless integration of interpreter services at all times.

1. Performs verbal and sight interpretation in simultaneous and consecutive modes for court proceedings, hearings, interviews, and other court related events.
2. Translates office forms, documents, and other legal documents and correspondence.
3. Assists with the scheduling of on-call interpreters and calendaring of all requests in the Court interpreters office.
4. Maintains records of interpretation and translation activities using automated tracking systems.
5. Collects, interprets, and analyzes data for the computation and submission of statistical reports and records.
6. Act as an Interpretation Services Coordinator.
7. Transcribes taped interviews or court material as required.
8. Uses standard office equipment, including a computer and various database and other software programs, in the course of the work.
9. All other job duties as assigned.

Supervision Received: Receives supervision from the Clerk of Circuit Court, Deputy Clerk of Court, and Court Supervisor.

Supervision Exercised: Schedule work to contracted interpreters on an as-needed basis.

• Mandatory interpreter certification with the Wisconsin Director of State Courts, Office of Court Operations.
• Graduation from an accredited 2 or 4 year college or university.
• Two years of court/legal related experience or any equivalent combination of education or experience preferred.
• Prompt and regular attendance.

• Knowledge of courtroom procedures, legal terminology and the judicial process.

• Knowledge of interpreter standards of conduct, confidentiality requirements and professional ethics.

• Knowledge of cultural differences and linguistic nuances that may affect communication and comprehension.

• Ability to listen attentively, retain information and convey messages accurately and efficiently.

• Ability to communicate effectively with judges, attorneys, court staff and members of the public.

• Ability to exercise sound judgement, discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive and confidential matters.

• Skilled in utilizing courtroom technology, audio equipment, videoconferencing platforms and standard office software.

• Ability to adapt to changing schedules, courtroom assignments and workload demands.

This description has been prepared to assist in properly evaluating various classes of responsibilities, skill, working conditions, etc., present in the classification. It is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and characteristic levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities, nor is it intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.