Court Interpreter

Spanish Language Court Interpreter

UNCLASSIFIED POSITION LOCATED IN STATE COURT OF FULTON COUNTY

** SEEKING SPANISH LANGUAGE COURT INTERPRETER**

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in linguistics, cultural issues, criminal justice, public or court administration or related field and one (1) year of experience interpreting in judicial, law enforcement, legal or related field working in a professional capacity with non-English speaking persons in a complex organization where assignments and clients vary, or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities associated with the position.

Licensing Requirements:
Must possess and maintain a valid GA Driver's License.

Veterans' Preference:
Qualifying veterans will be given preference in the form of a guaranteed invitation to interview for any position to which they applied and have been found to have met the minimum qualifications. Veterans' preference provides for hiring preference on initial appointment only.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

A Court Interpreter must be certified as an Interpreter by the Georgia Commission on Interpreters.

A Court Certified Interpreter must practice and comply with all methods and modes of interpretation established by the Georgia Supreme Court Rules on the Use of Interpreters and the Georgia Commission on Interpreters and be able to Interpret in both consecutive and simultaneous modes of interpretation.

Ability to read, compose, comprehend, and communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, in both English and a Foreign Language; to include translation

Interpret and translate from English and target (foreign) court orders, court notices, petitions, technical, medical, or legal documents certificates, letters, or other materials deemed essential to carry out court proceedings including the re-transcription and retranslation of materials, court petitions, reports, waivers, felony disposition statement forms as deemed necessary

Working knowledge of legal terminology, the Administrative Office of the Courts' operations, policies, practices, and procedures and must adhere to the interpreter Model Code of Professional Responsibility Understand court procedures and processes to ensure accurate information is provided to the public.

Job Summary:

Certified Interpreters provides accurate and clear interpretation services in complex matters between English and the target (foreign) for the courts and departments of the Superior Court. Members of this class have attained the interpreter certification credential certified as an Interpreter by the Georgia Commission on Interpreters and are in good standing

Positions in this classification are distinguished from other classifications by the professional language certification achieved through the Georgia Commission on Interpreters.

The Interpreter shall effectively communicate, thoroughly understand what is being communicated, and use interpreter protocols, and ethics, while following procedures and processes to effectively provide interpretation and translation services.

This position is expected to perform day-to-day activities independently within established guidelines and procedures under general supervision. This position reports directly to Court Administration and has no formal supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Duties:

This job description indicates, in general, the nature and level of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities. Incumbents may be asked to perform other duties as required.

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