Mesa Government Jobs – Court Interpreter

Overview

Position Title: Court Interpreter

Company: City Of Mesa

Location: Mesa, Arizona, US

Job Description:

A Court Interpreter provides simultaneous and consecutive Spanish and English interpretation of court proceedings for Spanish-speaking defendants.  This employee interprets and translates English into Spanish and Spanish into English, orally and in writing, respectively, in all types of court cases handled by the Mesa Municipal Court.  This class ensures the interpreting/translating needs of the court are met, and schedules interpreters of all languages as required by the court.

Responsibilities:

• A Court Interpreter must thoroughly understand and have a command of modes of interpretation, interpreter protocol, and ethics, as well as the procedures and processes within their assigned division in order to effectively provide interpretation and translation services.
•   The interpersonal communications in this classification requires tact, patience, and professionalism when providing interpretation and translation services.
• Employees in this class are expected to perform day-to-day activities independently within established guidelines and procedures under general supervision.
• This class receives general supervision from a Court Supervisor for court services through meetings, reports, and conferences regarding volume, accuracy, and timeliness of work completed.

Requirements:

• Graduation from high school or GED.  Good (1 – 3 years) experience providing English to Spanish translating and interpreting services in a public setting, preferably involving a court system.
• Experience with computer applications.