Interpreter III (Spanish) - Courtroom Operations - Criminal Trial Division

Citizens Planning Institute; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Interpreter III (Spanish) - Courtroom Operations - Criminal Trial Division

• Full-time

A best-in-class city that attracts best-in-class talent, Philadelphia is an incredible place to build a career. As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else.

Agency Description

The First Judicial District of Pennsylvania (“FJD”) is the Philadelphia County Court System. The mission of the FJD is to adjudicate cases and provide services to the community while ensuring fair, timely, and accessible justice to the people of Philadelphia.

This is advanced professional work in the interpretation of statements between two or more persons conversing in English and the employee's language specialty. An employee in this class has extensive experience as an Interpreter.

Responsibilities include:

• Interprets in open court and other departments for non‑English speaking individuals.
• Translates documents, notices, and pamphlets for non‑English speaking clients.
• Maintains confidentiality of information acquired during interpretation sessions.
• Prepares weekly reports and meets regularly with supervisor to discuss work progress.
• Assists with training of new interpreters.

Minimum Requirements:

• Certification from the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts, or reciprocity from another State program.
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three to five years of experience in providing interpreter/translator services in a judicial setting; or graduation from a recognized training program for interpreters/translators.
• Six years of experience providing interpreter/translator services in a judicial setting, preferred.
• Must successfully complete a criminal background investigation.

Discover the Perks of Being a City of Philadelphia Employee:

• Transportation: Unlimited FREE public transportation through SEPTA’s Key Advantage program.
• Parental Benefits: 4 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Generous retirement savings options.

Join the City of Philadelphia team today!