Interpreter

SUPERIOR COURT OF DEKALB COUNTY, GEORGIA

DEKALB JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

4TH
JUDICIAL
DISTRICT

Judicial Branch Vacancy –Interpreter (Full Time)

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

The purpose of this classification is to provide interpretation services in the Spanish
-English language for defendants and witnesses in court proceedings and interviews.

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Liaises between department or County staff and Spanish speaking clients; liaises and translates between members of the public, clients, courts, attorneys, social workers or other legal or justice professionals; responds to inquiries whether by person, mail, email, or telephone; conducts ongoing communications and correspondence; handles complaints or complex issues that require translation skills; interprets during interviews, dispositions, hearings, and court proceedings;

liaises with new defendants and their families to determine requirements for public defense and to secure background information; and supports defendants and their families when they engage with the justice system (bond, visitation, jail policies, etc.).

Supports public defense attorneys; helps clients request a public defender and interfaces between attorney and client for translation purposes; supports court recorders, attorneys, and staff when needed; schedules appointments with clients, family members, witnesses, social workers, etc.; translates correspondence for attorneys or other office staff; translates legal documents; interprets for intake attorneys during interviews, discovery, and court appearances; transcribes and translates videos from clients, witnesses, or victims;

and responds to attorney or client requests for information.

Assist in scheduling and coordinating contract interpreters, including interpreters for the Telephone Interpreting Program. Assist in coordinating with clerk's office and chambers staff regarding scheduling needs of the court. Assist in preparing and distributing work schedules for interpreters.

Serve as a resource to judges and senior managers on issues relating to court interpretation, such as answering questions regarding statutes, policies, and regulations applicable to court interpreting.

Assist court procurement staff in preparing purchase orders and other paperwork and processing payments for contract interpreters

Answer questions from members of the Bar and others seeking information regarding the interpreting profession and translation services; monitor the court's built-in portable and telephonic interpreting program equipment and interact with the appropriate department to ensure functionality.

Associates Degree in Criminal Justice or related field; completion of the Federal Court Interpreter

Certification Examination (FCICE) with a Spanish certification; one year of professional interpreting experience in a legal setting, or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities associated with the position.

Preferred Experience
:
Prior courtroom experience; current and/or prior membership in a professional court interpreter association and proof of attendance at interpreting seminars and conferences; familiarity with the format of audio transcriptions and translations.

Specific License or Certification Required
:
Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license; and must possess and maintain Spanish Interpreter certification.