Interpreter, Spanish

Job Title

Spanish Interpreter

Administration

Open until filled

Circuit Court for Charles County

LaPlata, Maryland

$105,348

Exempt

Yes

Yes

Regular Full Time

generous benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition assistance, continuing education programs, employee assistance programs, and State Retirement and Pension plans.

This position serves as a Spanish Court Interpreter in the courthouse during various types of proceedings, including bail reviews, trials, pleas, hearings, as well as many forms of criminal and civil matters for Charles County Circuit Court. Performs courtroom interpretation for interested parties, as deemed necessary by a presiding judge. The Court Interpreter sight translates documents varying in levels of difficulty and legal terminology.

Interpret during various Court proceedings including bail reviews, trials, pleas, preliminary inquiries, violation of probation, domestic violence, bonds, traffic, and protective order hearings; civil motions, civil court matters, tort trials, landlord tenant hearings, large and small claims, and emergency moving matters. Interpret, as directed by a Judge or Administrator, conversations, and conferences out of the courtroom for various agencies, which include but not limited to state's attorney, public defender or counsel in plea negotiations, court order mediations, debt collection agreements, oral exams, etc.

Translate documents for use by the court as requested, e.g., Advice of Rights, Protective Order announcements, etc. Translate petitions or other documents from individuals not represented by counsel. Assist pro-se litigants with needed forms and assist Bailiffs by offering instructions in the courtroom. Assist with phone calls at the Clerks? Counter and with the public upon entering the courthouse to assists with court services.

Occasionally, may assist the Court Clerks with clerical duties, on a as needed basis only, when interpretation services are not being performed.

Education: High school diploma (or GED equivalent).

Experience: One (1) year of experience providing interpreting services as a freelance or court interpreter.

Required: Maryland State Certification or Member of State Certification in the Council for Language Access or Federal Certification as a Spanish Court Interpreter.

Native or near native knowledge of English and Spanish to provide interpretation with correct grammar, idioms, and pronunciation.

Legal terminology and the legal process.

Maryland Judicial System.

The Code of Professional Conduct for Court Interpreters.

Native or near native knowledge of English and Spanish to provide interpretation with correct grammar, idioms, and pronunciation.

Interpret in simultaneous and consecutive modes, to sight translate documents varying in levels of difficulty and legal terminology, and to team interpret effectively.

Remain poised in stressful and pressured situations.

Provide consistent, professional, and courteous service.

Use tact in responding to staff, public officials, and the general public.

Work independently.

Operate a computer.

Prioritize work assignments.

Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Personal Computer. Copier. Scanner. Interpreter equipment.

Microsoft office, Data Entry;
Personal computer ? to enter and review information

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, military or veteran status , physical or mental disability, familial status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. Applicants who need an ADA Accommodation during the application and/or interview…