Court Interpreter & Scheduling Coordinator

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

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