Interpreter, Spanish

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Location: Circuit Court for Prince George's County, Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Job Title: Spanish Interpreter

Division/Department: Administration

Closing Date: Open until filled

Salary: $103,791

FLSA Status: Exempt

Financial Disclosure: Yes

At Will: Yes

Position Type: Regular Full Time

Benefits: 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 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 Prince George's County Circuit Court. 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.
• Interprets during various Court proceedings including bail reviews, trials, pleas, preliminary inquiries, violation of probation, domestic violence, bonds, serious and minor traffic, protective order hearings; civil motions, civil court matters, tort trials, landlord‑tenant hearings, municipal infractions, 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.
• Translates documents for use by the court as requested, e.g. Advice of Rights, Protective Order announcements, etc. Translates petitions or other documents from individuals not represented by counsel. Assists pro‑se litigants with needed forms and assists Bailiffs by offering instructions in the courtroom. Assists with phone calls at the Clerk's Counter and with the public upon entering the courthouse to assist 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.

• Knowledge of legal terminology and the legal process, Maryland judicial system, 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.
• Ability to 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.

Perform all essential functions of the position. Light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.

Personal Computer. Copier. Scanner. Interpreter equipment provided by the court.

Microsoft Office, Data Entry;
Personal computer to enter and review information.

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