COURT INTERPRETER-SEASONAL

State of careers Rhode Island; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

The Judiciary Department in Rhode Island seeks a Court Interpreter Seasonal to provide simultaneous and consecutive interpretation for defendants, witnesses, and victims in court and for those seeking assistance with filings.

Required education includes passing interpreter exams, high school graduation (Bachelor’s preferred), and 3+ years of interpretation experience or a recognized bilingual program. Seasonal, on-site position with fixed hours.

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret in state court proceedings for defendants, witnesses and victims.
• Excellent command of Spanish and English, with accurate interpretation and translation.
• Experience or training in judicial interpretation and translation programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide simultaneous and consecutive interpretation in court and for filing petitions and forms.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and training as assigned.
• Perform additional duties as directed by the State Court Administrator or Director.

Skills

Simultaneous interpretation

Consecutive interpretation

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Department

Judiciary Department

Division

Clerical/Administrative Support/Data Entry

Salary

$40.00 - $40.00

Job Profile

JC-03205001-111 - Court Interpreter Seasonal

Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours

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

This position does not include additional benefits beyond the stated compensation.

Job Requisition Number

JR104009 COURT INTERPRETER-SEASONAL (Open)

Pay Grade

U40270 H

Classification

Court Interpreter Seasonal

Class Definition

Duties/Job Responsibilities :

Under the direction of the director of the Access to Justice Office, 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 State Court Administrator and/or the Director of the Access to Justice Office or their designees.

Required Education/Experience :

Applicants must be deemed qualified to interpret in state courts in accordance with R.I. Gen. Laws § 8-19-3. At a minimum, applicants must have passed the written portion of the Federal Court Interpreter Certification Examination or the National Center for State Courts Court Interpreter Exam, and must complete an assessment of oral proficiency by the Office of Court Interpreters. 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 Spanish/English interpretation and translation; successful completion of a recognized bilingual judicial court interpreting and translation program; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental Information

No job summary available.

Benefits

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

Also, be advised that a 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.