Court Interpreter I

AgUpdate; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 63,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Connecticut Judicial Branch, Superior Court Operations Division, seeks Court Interpreter I to perform simultaneous, consecutive, and sight interpreting from English into Spanish or Portuguese and reverse in a variety of court proceedings, hearings, and conferences, in person or by remote devices.

The role involves making court announcements in the target language, maintaining records, preparing activity reports, entering data into systems, and participating in study and training

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to perform simultaneous, consecutive and sight interpreting and written language proficiency in the target language.
• Incumbents will be required to travel in the course of daily work.

Responsibilities

• Interpret in court proceedings, hearings, attorney/client conferences, and related matters in person or by remote devices.
• Make court announcements in Spanish or Portuguese as directed by the judge.
• Prepare activity reports and enter data into automated recordkeeping systems.

Skills

Simultaneous interpreting

Consecutive interpreting

Sight translation

Written language proficiency

Job description

Court Interpreter I
Continuous Recruitment Statewide

Judicial District Locations: Danbury, Bridgeport, Hartford, Litchfield, Middlesex, New Britain, New Haven, New London, Stamford, Waterbury, and Windham.

The State of Connecticut, Judicial Branch, Superior Court Operations Division is seeking individuals to serve as Court Interpreter I to: perform the three modes of interpreting (simultaneous, consecutive, and sight translation) from English into Spanish or Portuguese and reverse in a variety of court proceedings, hearings, attorney/client conferences, pre-arraignment communications and related matters in person and by remote devices; makes court announcements in Spanish or Portuguese as directed by the judge; maintains records of services provided; prepares activity reports; collects and enters data into automated recordkeeping systems;

participates in study and training activities individually or in groups in order to develop and maintain interpreting and translating skills; at the direction of the court, may, by interpreting, assist defendants in completing court-related forms; drafts translations of forms and documents in the target language; performs related duties as required.

Salary range: $63,204 - $82,436 annually – plus State of Connecticut benefits.

The State of Connecticut Judicial Branch offers its employees a top notch array of health and retirement benefits including but not limited to: paid holidays, vacation, sick and personal leave, group life insurance, 457 Deferred Compensation, voluntary flexible spending account programs, discounted auto and home insurance policies and long and short term disability.

Locations are listed on the online application and must be indicated at the time of application. Applicants should select all Judicial Districts in which they are willing to work. Limiting availability by limiting Judicial Districts in which you will work may impact your ability to be hired. Selection of a Judicial District indicates willingness to accept assignment at any location within the District and may not be limited by the applicant.

If you have qualified for the position and are selected for an interview, the Superior Court Operations Division, Court Interpreter Services, will contact you.

Once you apply, you will receive a confirmation email. If you have qualified for the position, your continuous recruitment application will expire one year from the date of the application. You may reapply for the position once the one-year application period has concluded.

Experience and Training

General Experience:Demonstrated ability to perform simultaneous, consecutive and sight interpreting and written language proficiency in the target language.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:Incumbents will be required to travel in the course of their daily work.

Careers at the Branch play an essential role for the public and society. Our meaningful, challenging, and interesting positions have a long-lasting effect that serves to advance justice and ultimately provides for the greater good of all.

Please reference posting number CI-1000-001

EOE