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Judicial Language Services Specialist
2 months ago
MISSION STATEMENT
The Colorado Judicial Branch is dedicated to ensuring equitable access to justice, enhancing public safety, and reinforcing the rule of law throughout the state. Our courts and probation departments strive for impartial and prompt resolution of disputes, providing support to families, litigants, and victims, while promoting rehabilitation and active community involvement.
STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Overview of Job Classification:
This role is essential in delivering language services to assist clients with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) in navigating court services during various proceedings, whether conducted in-person, virtually, or via telephone. The position involves interpreting or coordinating interpreting services through independent contractors and necessitates State or Federal Interpreter Certification or an equivalent qualification.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
To excel in this position, an individual must effectively perform the essential functions outlined below. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to fulfill these functions. The frequency and percentage of time spent on each task may vary based on specific assignments.
- Deliver precise, comprehensive, and coherent interpretation during all types of hearings involving parties with limited English proficiency, specifically requiring a Spanish interpreter.
- Organize and schedule interpreters for languages beyond Spanish, including American Sign Language interpreters and real-time captioning services for court appearances, competency evaluations, pre-sentence reports, mediations, and court visits.
- Authorize payments for independent contractors.
- Assist in the preparation, organization, and distribution of dockets to independent contractors.
- Process requests for document translation for designated programs within the district, liaising with the Translation Department of the Office of Language Access to monitor delivery timelines.
- Translate brief documents, such as letters from defendants to judges, victim statements, and informational flyers for the district.
- Participate in required meetings and training sessions.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This role may involve providing guidance and oversight to other employees, ensuring quality of work, training, instructing, and assigning tasks. The majority of work performed by employees in this capacity is semi-complex.
HUMAN COLLABORATION
Interactions may lead to decisions regarding policy implementation and could involve support for contentious positions or negotiation of sensitive issues. These contacts may require high levels of tact and the ability to manage challenging interpersonal interactions.
FREEDOM TO ACT & IMPACT OF ACTIONS
This position operates under general direction, following established standard operating procedures and policies. There is discretion in selecting the appropriate procedures or policies to apply to specific duties, with performance reviewed periodically. The impact of actions taken is moderate.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
This role requires comprehensive, practical knowledge of work processes, enabling the incumbent to complete a wide range of tasks, including complex ones, with minimal reference to others. The potential impact on the organization is significant.
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY
This position does not carry any fiscal responsibilities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience Equivalency:
Associate's degree or two years of college education.
OR
Relevant work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required formal education.
Work Related Experience:
1 to 3 years of experience in interpreting within a judicial context.
Licenses and Certifications:
State or Federal Court Interpreter Certification or equivalent.
PHYSICAL EFFORT REQUIREMENTS:
Sedentary work involving exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, with minimal force required frequently, and/or constant movement of objects, including the human body. Sedentary roles primarily involve sitting.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Generally favorable, with minimal exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.
WORK LOCATION:
Office or similar indoor environment.
EXPOSURES:
Potential interactions with hostile or irate individuals, including those with known violent backgrounds.
