Court Interpreter II (Spanish)

City of Cleveland; Kentucky; On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Cleveland is seeking a Court Interpreter II (Spanish) to provide interpretation in court proceedings and related services. The role requires handling simultaneous, consecutive, and sight translation while upholding professional conduct and accuracy.

Responsibilities include training, maintaining records, translating court materials, and collaborating on translations with the Court. Candidates should have bilingual capability and knowledge of legal terminology.

Qualifications

• Credentialed by the Supreme Court of Ohio or eligible for reciprocity.
• High School Diploma required; related degree preferred.
• Minimum two years of court-related or legal experience preferred.
• Basic working knowledge of legal and medical terminology in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Interprets in simultaneous, consecutive and sight translation modes in court functions and ancillary services.
• Adheres to the Supreme Court of Ohio Code of Professional Conduct for Court Interpreters and Translators.
• Attends ongoing training to improve or maintain skills and comply with interpreter CIE requirements.
• Maintains records of interpreting and translating activities.
• Collects, interprets, and analyzes data for the computation and submission of statistical records and reports.
• Translates and cooperates as a team in the translation and editing process of court related material.
• Provides quality service that continuously improves, and meets or exceeds public expectations, and that ensures all are treated with courtesy, dignity, and respect.

Skills

Simultaneous interpretation

Consecutive interpretation

Sight translation

English literacy

Record keeping

Translation/editing

Interpersonal communication

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma

Court credential (Ohio Supreme Court)

Related degree preferred

2+ years court-related experience

Legal/medical terminology (EN/ES)

Tools

Court case management system

Job description

Court Interpreter II (Spanish)

POSITION SUMMARY

Under supervision, Court Interpreters provide a variety of language services on an assigned basis for Limited English Proficient individuals doing business with the court. Incumbents perform duties as interpreters in cases, court functions, and court ancillary services which may include, but are not limited to, arraignments, preliminary hearings, trials, and probation appointments. Appointees also perform translations and perform administrative duties as required.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The following examples are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel assigned to this position. Individuals in this position may not perform all the duties listed below, nor are the duties described intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel in this position. Other duties may also be assigned.

1. Interprets in the simultaneous, consecutive and sight translation modes in court functions and ancillary services conducted by judicial officers and employees of Cleveland Municipal Court, which may include, but are not limited to interviews, specialized dockets and other court related services.
2. Adheres to the Supreme Court of Ohio Code of Professional Conduct for Court Interpreters and Translators.
3. Attends ongoing training to improve or maintain skills and comply with interpreter CIE requirements.
4. Maintains records of interpreting and translating activities.
5. Collects, interprets, and analyzes data for the computation and submission of statistical records and reports.
6. Translates and cooperates as a team in the translation and editing process of court related material which includes vital documents and any other assigned translations requested by the Court.
7. Provides quality service that continuously improves, and meets or exceeds public expectations, and that ensures all are treated with courtesy, dignity, and respect.

SUPERVISORY

Limited supervision of outside interpreters and service providers. Team-Interpretation when applicable.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Alternative qualifications may be substituted if sufficient to perform the duties. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Ability to interpret in consecutive and simultaneous modes for proceedings such as hearings, interviews, and other court-related communicative events.
2. Ability to sight translate specified foreign language or English documents during a proceeding, hearing, interview, and other court-related communicative events.
3. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.
4. Ability to keep clear, concise, and informative records and reports.
5. Possess excellent grammar, syntax, and proofreading skills to perform translation projects assigned by the Court.
6. Must be able to communicate and interact appropriately with judges, administrators, employees, defendants, victims, other agencies, and the public.
7. Ability to organize and prioritize duties.
8. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications, and ability to acquire knowledge and proficient use of computer applications such the Court's case management system.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Credentialed by the Supreme Court of Ohio or the ability to obtain reciprocity if credentialed by another state through the Consortium of the National Center for State Courts. Must maintain the requirements regarding continuing interpreter education (CIE) credit hours. High School Diploma is required. A degree in a related field is preferred. Minimum of two years Court-related/legal or related experience preferred. Basic and working knowledge of legal and medical terminology in both English and Spanish.

Information about Court Interpreter Certification can be found at http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/JCS/interpreterSvcs/certification/default.asp, or by contacting the Supreme Court of Ohio's Language Services Program.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Language Services Program

Supreme Court of Ohio

65 South Front Street, 6th Floor Columbus, Ohio 43215-3431

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone] E-mail: [e-mail]

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COURT EXPECTATIONS of EMPLOYE E

In fulfilling the responsibilities of this position, the Court expects that the employee will adhere to the mission and values of the Court as well as all Court policies and procedures. In addition, while carrying out the duties of this position, the employee is expected to model high ethical conduct on and off the job and exhibit a professional and respectful demeanor with all Court employees.

Qualified applicants may be required to submit to testing and provide writing samples. Proof of education and employment references will be required before final interview. Employment predicated upon successful completion of criminal record check and drug testing required. You'll be considered a probationary employee for your first 180 days of employment. Valid Ohio Driver's License required.

The City's guiding principles are as follows: Placing Clevelanders at the Center, Empowering Employees to Do Purposeful Work, Defining Clear and Pragmatic Objectives, Leading with Trust and Transparency, Striving for Equity in All We Do, and Embracing Change. All City employees are responsible for embracing and carrying out these principles in all that they do.