Court Interpreter

General Description and Classification Standards:

The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of tasks related to providing language interpretation and translation for court proceedings to ensure due process as well as provide customer service and administrative/clerical support to non-English speaking visitors to the court to ensure fair and equal access to court services. The incumbent provides services under prescribed rules and regulations as provided.

Duties include, but are not limited to: interpreting the spoken or written word form a source language to a target language; translating court evidence to a target language; coordinating interpretation services; translating customer service documents; and organizing and maintaining files and processing customer service-related paperwork.

Supervision Received:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.

• Interpret court proceedings using necessary mode of interpretation (sight, consecutive and simultaneous).
• Produces translations of documents such as official forms, public signs, notices, posters, form letters, and correspondence.
• Collects, enters, and maintains records of court interpretation related information.
• Follows all mandated certified court interpretation guidelines and ethical standards.
• Advise and ensures the court follows best practices surrounding court interpretation guidelines and ethical standards.
• Coordinates interpretation services for languages or communication styles not covered by incumbent's services.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. COA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

Knowledge

Skills and Abilities:

This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully, it is not an exhaustive list.

• Knowledge of certified court interpretation methods.
• Knowledge of Code of Professional Responsibility for Interpreters as created by the Georgia Supreme Court Commission on Interpreters.
• Knowledge of the procedures and clerical duties as they pertain to the operation of a court.
• Knowledge of the terminology used within the court system.
• Skill in working under a minimum degree of stress related to duties that require constant attention to detail and tight deadlines.
• Skill in utilizing basic productivity software, such as the Microsoft Office suite of applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Ability to work with all types of personalities demonstrating a calm, patient and hospitable demeanor on a daily basis.
• Ability to communicate in a confident and energetic manner.
• Ability to display an approachable disposition.
• Skill in handling and successfully completing multiple, sometimes conflicting, tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively with judges, supervisors, other staff members, the general public and other groups involved in activities associated with court operations and law enforcement.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively for purposes of electronic recording when carrying out required responsibilities within a courtroom.
• Ability to establish and maintain constructive working relationships with coworkers as well as representatives of other departments and agencies.
• Ability to compile, organize, prepare, and maintain an assortment of records, reports, and information in an effective manner and according to court…