Spanish-English Court Interpreter & Coordination Specialist

Racine County; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Racine County seeks an Interpretation Services Coordinator to provide Spanish-English interpretation in court proceedings and translate pertinent documents. The role includes coordinating contracted interpreters and maintaining interpretation records to ensure accurate, timely services.

Responsibilities cover simultaneous and consecutive interpretation, transcription, data analysis for reports, and use of standard office software.

Qualifications

• Mandatory interpreter certification with the Wisconsin Director of State Courts, Office of Court Operations.
• Graduation from an accredited 2 or 4 year college or university.
• Two years of court/legal related experience or any equivalent combination of education or experience preferred.

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.

Job description

Racine County seeks an Interpretation Services Coordinator to provide Spanish-English interpretation in court proceedings and translate pertinent documents. The role includes coordinating contracted interpreters and maintaining interpretation records to ensure accurate, timely services.

Responsibilities cover simultaneous and consecutive interpretation, transcription, data analysis for reports, and use of standard office software.