Court Interpreter

City of Phoenix; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

401(a) and 457 plans

Medical plans

Post-Employment Health Plan

Wellness incentive

Dental/vision/life insurance

Long-term disability

Free bus/light rail pass

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

City of Phoenix in Phoenix, AZ is seeking Court Interpreters to provide Spanish interpretation and translation services during Municipal Court proceedings and related events.

Two years of experience in court interpreting, bilingual Spanish, and eligibility to obtain Tier 3 or Tier 4 certification within 24 months are required or pursued. This full-time role may include a job-share option with prorated benefits.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience providing interpreting services in a court setting.
• Bi-Lingual Spanish.
• All finalists are subject to a criminal background check.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Court interpreting experience

Job description

About This Position

The Municipal Court provides equal access to justice, professional and impartial treatment, and the fair and time resolution of all court matters. Municipal Court performs their responsibilities in a manner that serves to maintain the public's trust and confidence in the Court as an institution and to enhance the public's respect for the rule of law, while preserving and protecting individual rights guaranteed under the constitution.

Court Interpreters provide Spanish language interpreting and translation services to the non-English speaking public during all Municipal Court proceedings and other court-related events. Court Interpreters are responsible for the simultaneous and consecutive interpreting services of court proceedings, as well as sight and written translation of court-related documents. Incumbents work under the direct supervision of the Court Interpreter Supervisor, who, evaluates performance based on the quality of service provided and results achieved.

The Phoenix Municipal Court is currently looking to fill one full time Court Interpreter position and one job share position. Job share hours can vary due to two employees working part-time schedules to fill one 40-hours a week position.

Candidates that do not currently hold a Tier 3 or Tier 4 certification from the Arizona Court Interpreter Credentialing Program may be considered for this vacancy and will be required to obtain the appropriate level of certification within 24 months from date of hire.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Knowledge of legal and court terminology including;
• Arizona Revised Statutes.
• Arizona Rules of Court.
• Minimum Accounting Standards
• Phoenix City Code.
• Knowledge of Public Administration.

SALARY

Pay Range: $22.52 - $33.27.

Hiring Range: $22.52 - $30.17.

Pay Range Explanation

• Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
• Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
• Promotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade increase.
• Demotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade decrease.
• Lateral transfers occur when there is no change to the last two digits of the pay grade.
• When there is a change in the first digit of the pay grade, there may also be a change to your classification or unit.

Benefits

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information.
• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions.
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans.
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan.
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually.
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Employer paid long-term disability.
• Free Bus/light rail pass.
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year.
• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days.
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period.
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi.

For more details, visit: Unit 003 Benefits

Job Share Benefits are provided on a prorated 50% basis regardless of the split of hours between the employees. Part-time employees are eligible for earned paid sick time, city training, and free or discounted bus and light rail fares.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years of experience providing interpreting services in a court setting.
• Bi-Lingual Spanish.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
• For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here.
• This position requires the use of a personal or City vehicle on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
• The City job description can be found here.

Preferred Qualifications

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

• Possess a Tier 1,2, 3 or 4 certification from the Arizona Court Interpreter Credential Program.
• Translation and Interpreting experience.

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes September 24, 2026. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

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REFERENCE

Court Interpreter, JC:00640, ID# 62924, 09/11/26, USM, DB, Benefits:003.

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