Court Interpreter - SPANISH

Colorado Judicial Branch; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 63,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

The Colorado Judicial Branch is seeking a Court Interpreter to provide language services for LEP clients in court, probation, and related proceedings, in person, telephonically, or virtually. The role requires interpretation certification and prior experience in a judicial environment.

The position is based in Boulder County with coverage at Longmont and Boulder facilities. The ideal candidate will be fluent in Spanish, have an Associate's degree or 2 years of college, and possess State or

Qualifications

• Education and Experience Equivalency: Associate's degree or 2 years of college.
• 1 to 3 years of experience interpreting in a judicial environment.
• State or Federal Court Interpreter Certification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate interpretation in hearings for LEP clients.
• Schedule interpreters for languages other than Spanish (ASL, captions).
• Authorize invoices for independent contractors.
• Assist with docket distribution to contractors.
• Translate short documents and coordinate with Translation Department.
• Attend meetings and trainings; perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Spanish language proficiency

Interpreting

Education

Associate's degree or 2 years of college

Job description

Job Code: R41621
Full Time Salary Range: $62,879.52 - $91,175.76

This posting may be used to create a Talent Pool. Talent Pools may be used for a period of 10 months after the closing date on a job posting.

Notice to Colorado Applicants:
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

MISSION STATEMENT

The Judicial Department works to provide equal access to justice, contribute to public safety, and strengthen the rule of law across Colorado. Together our courts and probation departments are committed to impartial and timely dispute resolution; support for families, litigants, and victims; client rehabilitation; and meaningful community engagement.

STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Summary of Job Classification:
Provides language services to assist LEP (Limited English Proficiency) clients in accessing court services during court, probation and ancillary proceedings, virtually, telephonically, and/or in person. Interprets or arranges for interpreting services by independent contractors. Requires State or Federal Interpreter Certification or equivalent.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

Seeking interpreters fluent in SPANISH.

Salary offers will align with the Colorado Judicial Department’s compensation step plan and are made based on several factors, including relevant experience, available budget, and compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. Provision of complete work history ensures all relevant experience is considered in the salary offer determination process.

Resumes and cover letters are optional and shall not substitute for the completed online application. Failing to submit a complete application may limit further consideration for the position.

This position will work in-person, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 pm, Monday-Friday, excluding federal holidays, with an hour-long break for lunch.

The position will be based at the Boulder County Justice Center (1777 6th St. in Boulder), but will be expected to provide coverage at the Longmont Courthouse (1035 Kimbark St. in Longmont) and Boulder County Jail (3200 Airport Rd. in Boulder), as needed.

This Court Interpreter position will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed beginning on 8/31/26 and every-other-week thereafter.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform essential functions listed below satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequency and percentage of time may vary based on assignment.

Provides accurate, complete, and clear interpretation in all types of hearings where a party to the case has limited English proficiency and requires a Spanish interpreter.

Schedules interpreters for languages other than Spanish, including American Sign Language Interpreters and Captions in Real Time providers, for court appearances, competency evaluations, pre-sentence reports, mediations, and court visitations.

Authorizes invoices for independent contractors.

Assists with printing, organizing, and sending the docket to independent contractors.

Receives requests to translate documents for specific programs in the district. Sends documents to the Translation Department of the Office of Language Access and follows up on delivery dates.

Translates short documents such as letters from defendants to the judges, victim’s statements, and flyers with information for the district.

Attends meetings and training as required.

Performs other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS CONT.

Supervisor Responsibilities:
Work requires providing guidance and the potential to oversee another employee. This position may oversee work quality, training, instructing and work assignments. The work performed by majority of employees is semi complex.

Human Collaboration:
Interactions may result in decisions regarding implementation of policies. Contact may involve support of controversial positions or the negotiation of sensitive issues or important presentations. Contacts may involve stressful, negative interactions with the public requiring high levels of tact and the ability to respond to aggressive interpersonal interactions. Interactions have limited impact.

Freedom to Act & Impact of Actions:
Receives General Direction
Employee normally performs the job by following established standard operating procedures and/or policies. There is a choice of the appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties. Performance reviewed periodically. Impact of actions are moderate.

Knowledge & Skills:
Full Performance
Work requires comprehensive, practical knowledge of work processes. Incumbent can complete a broad range of work, sometimes complex, without frequent reference to others. Likely impact on organization is comprehensive.

Fiscal Responsibility:
Position has no fiscal responsibility.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience Equivalency:
Associate's degree or 2 years of college.

OR

Additional relevant work experience may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required formal education.
Work Related Experience:
1 to 3 years of experience interpreting in a judicial environment.

Licenses and Certifications:
State or Federal Court Interpreter Certification or equivalent.

Physical Effort Requirements:
Sedentary Work- Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally.

Work Environment:
Good-Relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards.

Work Location:
Office or similar indoor environment.

Exposures:
Individuals who are hostile or irate; individuals with known violent backgrounds.