COURT INTERPRETER I (JUDICIAL)

State of careers Rhode Island; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 71,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Rhode Island Judiciary seeks a Court Interpreter I (Judicial) to provide simultaneous and consecutive interpretation for court participants. You will assist with filings and forms and support access to justice, under supervision of the Coordinator for the Office of Court Interpreters.

Requirements include a high school diploma, 3+ years in Cape Verdean Creole/English interpretation, and completion of a bilingual interpreting program or equivalent; certification tests within 18

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in Cape Verdean Creole/English interpretation & translation.
• Completion of a bilingual judicial interpreting/translation program or equivalent.
• Passing score on a recognized certification exam within 18 months of hire; full certification within 18 months for languages where available.
• Upon full certification, salary increases to paygrade 4427 ($76,460 - $86,474).
• Adhere to Ethics and Professional Responsibility for Court Interpreters and applicable plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide simultaneous and consecutive interpretation for defendants, witnesses, and victims in court.
• Interpret for persons seeking assistance in filing petitions and forms.
• Participate in ongoing professional development as assigned.

Skills

Cape Verdean Creole

English interpretation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

Interpreting tools

Job description

Department

Judiciary Department

Division

Clerical/Administrative Support/Data Entry

Salary

$70,876.00 - $79,844.00

Job Profile

JC-00443302-51 - Court Interpreter I (Judicial) (LIUNA - RILDC Local 808 Judiciary Supreme, Superior, District)

Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours

Monday - Friday: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Job Requisition Number

JR104258 COURT INTERPRETER I (JUDICIAL) (Open)

Pay Grade

U04425 A

Classification

Court Interpreter I (Judicial)

Class Definition

Duties/Job Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the Coordinator for the Office of Court Interpreters and the Access to Justice Director, to provide simultaneous and consecutive interpretation for defendants, witnesses, and victims in court and for persons seeking assistance in the courts with the filing of petitions and completion of forms. To participate in continued professional development and training as assigned by the Coordinator. To perform any and all other duties as assigned by the Coordinator, Director, and/or the State Court Administrator or their designees.

Required Qualifications for Appointment:

Graduation from a senior high school or successful completion of the high school equivalency examination required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred. A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Cape Verdean Creole/English interpretation and translation; successful completion of a recognized bilingual judicial court interpreting and translation program; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Employment is contingent upon the achievement of a passing score on one of the following standardized tests within 18 months of hire: the Federal Court Interpreter Certification Examination or the National Center for State Court Consortium for State Court Interpreters; full certification required within 18 months thereafter for languages where the certification examination is available. Upon full certification, salary will increase to paygrade 4427 ($76,460 - $86474). Interpreters must also adhere to the Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility for Court Interpreters and comply with all other provisions set forth in the Rhode Island Judiciary Language Access Plan.

Supplemental Information

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Benefits

For information regarding thebenefits available to State of RhodeIsland employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits’ website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.

Also, be advised thata new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.