Staff Interpreter, Spanish

Maryland Judiciary; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Continuing Education Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

State Retirement and Pension plans

Job summary

The Maryland Judiciary seeks a Spanish Interpreter for the Circuit Court in Charles County (LaPlata, MD) to provide courtroom interpretation across criminal and civil proceedings, including bail reviews, trials, pleas, and hearings.

This exempt, full-time role requires native-level English and Spanish, state certification, and the ability to interpret simultaneously or consecutively, translate documents, and assist with clerical duties when needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of interpreting experience preferred.
• Maryland State Certification or Federal Certification for Spanish Court Interpreter required.

Responsibilities

• Interpret in court proceedings including bail reviews, trials, pleas, hearings, and civil matters.
• Provide simultaneous and consecutive interpretation and sight-translate documents as needed.
• Assist Bailiffs and Clerks, and support court services with interpretation duties.

Skills

Bilingual English-Spanish

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data Entry

Personal computer

Job description

Job Title

Spanish Interpreter

Division/Department

Administration

Closing Date

Open until filled

Location

Circuit Court for Charles County

LaPlata, Maryland

Salary

$105,348

FLSA Status

Exempt

Financial Disclosure

Yes

At Will

Yes

Position Type

Regular Full Time

Benefits

generous benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition assistance, continuing education programs, employee assistance programs, and State Retirement and Pension plans.

Essential Job Functions

This position serves as a Spanish Court Interpreter in the courthouse during various types of proceedings, including bail reviews, trials, pleas, hearings, as well as many forms of criminal and civil matters for Charles County Circuit Court. Performs courtroom interpretation for interested parties, as deemed necessary by a presiding judge. The Court Interpreter sight translates documents varying in levels of difficulty and legal terminology. Interpret during various Court proceedings including bail reviews, trials, pleas, preliminary inquiries, violation of probation, domestic violence, bonds, traffic, and protective order hearings; civil motions, civil court matters, tort trials, landlord tenant hearings, large and small claims, and emergency moving matters. Interpret, as directed by a Judge or Administrator, conversations, and conferences out of the courtroom for various agencies, which include but not limited to state's attorney, public defender or counsel in plea negotiations, court order mediations, debt collection agreements, oral exams, etc. Translate documents for use by the court as requested, e.g., Advice of Rights, Protective Order announcements, etc. Translate petitions or other documents from individuals not represented by counsel. Assist pro-se litigants with needed forms and assist Bailiffs by offering instructions in the courtroom. Assist with phone calls at the Clerks? Counter and with the public upon entering the courthouse to assists with court services. Occasionally, may assist the Court Clerks with clerical duties, on a as needed basis only, when interpretation services are not being performed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High school diploma (or GED equivalent).

Experience: One (1) year of experience providing interpreting services as a freelance or court interpreter.

Required: Maryland State Certification or Member of State Certification in the Council for Language Access or Federal Certification as a Spanish Court Interpreter.

Knowledge Of

Native or near native knowledge of English and Spanish to provide interpretation with correct grammar, idioms, and pronunciation.

Legal terminology and the legal process.

Maryland Judicial System.

The Code of Professional Conduct for Court Interpreters.

Skill In

Native or near native knowledge of English and Spanish to provide interpretation with correct grammar, idioms, and pronunciation.

Ability To

Interpret in simultaneous and consecutive modes, to sight translate documents varying in levels of difficulty and legal terminology, and to team interpret effectively.

Remain poised in stressful and pressured situations.

Provide consistent, professional, and courteous service.

Use tact in responding to staff, public officials, and the general public.

Work independently.

Operate a computer.

Perform All Essential Functions Of The Position.

Prioritize work assignments.

Physical Requirements

Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly 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, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Equipment, Machinery And Tools

Personal Computer. Copier. Scanner. Interpreter equipment.

Software And Computer Skills

Microsoft office, Data Entry; Personal computer ? to enter and review information

The Maryland Judiciary is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering a workplace culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, military or veteran status , physical or mental disability, familial status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. Applicants who need an ADA Accommodation during the application and/or interview process should send their request via email to [e-mail] or call 410-260-1732. The Maryland Judiciary is a drug-free workplace. Applicants must be United States citizens or eligible to work in the United States.

Please find the Maryland Judiciary's equal employment opportunity policy here: Policy Prohibiting Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation .