Court Interpreter

Job Summary

The Colorado Judicial Branch is seeking a highly skilled Court Interpreter to provide language services to assist Limited English Proficiency (LEP) clients in accessing court services. As a Court Interpreter, you will be responsible for interpreting or arranging for interpreting services by independent contractors, and ensuring that all language services are provided in a timely and accurate manner.

Key Responsibilities

Provide accurate, complete, and clear interpretation in all types of hearings where a party to the case has limited English proficiency and requires a Spanish interpreter.
Schedule interpreters for languages other than Spanish, including American Sign Language Interpreters and Captions in Real Time providers, for court appearances, competency evaluations, pre-sentence reports, mediations, and court visitations.
Authorize invoices for independent contractors.
Assist with printing, organizing, and sending the docket to independent contractors.
Receive requests to translate documents for specific programs in the district. Send documents to the Translation Department of the Office of Language Access and follow up on delivery dates.
Translate short documents such as letters from defendants to the judges, victim's statements, and flyers with information for the district.
Attend meetings and training as required.

Requirements

State or Federal Court Interpreter Certification or equivalent.
1 to 3 years of experience interpreting in a judicial environment.
Associate's degree or 2 years of college, or additional relevant work experience may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required formal education.

Working Conditions

This position requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to interact with individuals who may be hostile or irate. The work environment is relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. The position may involve stressful, negative interactions with the public requiring high levels of tact and the ability to respond to aggressive interpersonal interactions.

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