Credentialed Court Interpreter; Spanish

Provides accurate interpretation between Spanish and English for the Superior and Juvenile Courts while maintaining strict confidentiality and adherence to professional interpreter ethics and standards. Performs office support tasks related to coordinating and scheduling other interpreters for court proceedings and court-managed services.

• Salary upon hire is step 1 through 3, ($34.97/hr.
  
  - $37.46/hr.), dependent on qualifications.
• Progressive increases are based on years of service with Skagit County, up to 10 total steps (top step $46.52/hr.). The Credentialed Court Interpreter is range 15 of the General (Non-Union) salary schedule.

Provides simultaneous and consecutive interpretation and sight translation for judicial officers, attorneys, defendants, witnesses, and other court participants during court proceedings and other court-managed services.

Coordinates interpreter needs for in-person, remote, and hybrid court proceedings.

Provides accurate written translations of correspondence and official documents as directed. Reviews and edits written translations to ensure accuracy, consistency, and proper use of legal terminology.

Serves as Interpreter Coordinator; manages all interpreter requests and responds to all interpreter-related inquiries; schedules and coordinates interpreter services for spoken languages and American Sign Language (ASL) for court hearings and related proceedings; schedules court facilitator appointments for Spanish-speaking clients; maintains interpreter spreadsheet; keeps judicial officers and staff informed on status of pending interpretation needs.

Maintains records and transmits required data to the Administrative Office of the Courts for statistical tracking, reporting, and payment purposes.

Attends meetings related to court interpreting as directed.

Performs administrative support tasks related to court interpreting and other duties of a similar nature as assigned.

SUPERVISORY:

This role has no supervisory responsibilities.

OTHER

JOB FUNCTIONS:

May assist with the development of interpreter scheduling processes and administrative procedures.

May provide coverage for related administrative or front counter functions as needed. May be tasked with performing related duties. Related duties as required are duties that may not be specifically listed in the position description but are within the general occupational series and responsibility level typically associated with the employee’s classification of work.

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical path to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be credentialed as a Spanish interpreter by the Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ professional interpreting experience required, with at least one (1) year in a court setting preferred.
• Experience with legal document translation preferred.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., linguistics, Spanish, legal studies) preferred.

• Court procedures and practices in criminal and civil proceedings.
• Interpreter ethics, standards of practice, and professional conduct.
• Advanced Spanish and English language structure, grammar, pronunciation, idiomatic expressions, and legal terminology.
• Simultaneous and consecutive interpretation and sight translation techniques.
• Standard office practices, scheduling, and recordkeeping systems.

• Interpret accurately in a legal setting in the mode required by the setting (i.e., simultaneous, consecutive, or sight).
• Maintain confidentiality and neutrality at all times.
• Communicate effectively with individuals from diverse…