Senior Spanish Interpreter - Criminal Trials (On-Site)

Philadelphia PA; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 99,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free public transportation

Paid parental leave

Vacation

Sick days

Paid holidays

Health coverage

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Pension

457(b) Deferred Compensation

Tuition Discounts and Scholarships

Job summary

The First Judicial District of Pennsylvania is seeking an Interpreter III (Spanish) for the Criminal Trial Division in Philadelphia. This is a full-time, on-site position requiring certification and several years of judicial interpreting experience.

The role includes interpreting in court, translating documents, maintaining confidentiality, and assisting in training new interpreters. Competitive benefits accompany the position.

Qualifications

• AOPC Certified Court Interpreter or reciprocity from another State certifying authority.
• Two to four years of experience providing interpreter/translator services in a judicial setting.
• Satisfactory clearance of a criminal background investigation.
• After meeting minimum standards, successful completion of a panel review and interview process.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
• City residency is not required.
• Full Time On-Site position.

Responsibilities

• Interprets in open court and other departments and agencies for non-English speaking individuals.
• Interprets, from English to language specialty, questions asked of non-English speaking person, both in person and by telephone.
• Translates documents, notices and pamphlets for non-English speaking clients.
• Interprets written or spoken instructions for a non-English speaking person.
• Translates correspondence.
• Maintains confidentiality of information acquired during interpretation session as required by professional code of ethics.
• Prepares weekly reports and meets regularly with supervisor to discuss work progress.
• Assists with training of new interpreters and mentors current interpreters

Skills

Interpreting

Translation

Confidentiality

Job description

The First Judicial District of Pennsylvania is seeking an Interpreter III (Spanish) for the Criminal Trial Division in Philadelphia. This is a full-time, on-site position requiring certification and several years of judicial interpreting experience.

The role includes interpreting in court, translating documents, maintaining confidentiality, and assisting in training new interpreters. Competitive benefits accompany the position.