OCJ - Certified Court Interpreter

Minimum Qualifications

• Certification by the Illinois Supreme Court or the certifying body of a sister state recognized by the Illinois Supreme Court, as a foreign language Court interpreter.
• Inclusion as a “certified interpreter” on the Court Interpreter Registry maintained by the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts.
• Strong commitment to Access to Justice for all, particularly court users with limited English proficiency.
• Understanding of and demonstrated adherence to the Interpreters’ Code of Conduct.
• Ability to work cooperatively with diverse coworkers and court users.
• Fluency in spoken and written English and spoken and written second language.
• Two years of experience as a court interpreter.
• High school diploma or GED certificate; college degree preferred.
• Ability and willingness to travel to all Circuit Court of Cook County courthouses, places of holding court, and court annexed locations; access to personal transportation required.
• Proficiency in the use of a smart phone, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and internet browser.

• Talk and hear.
• Stand, walk, sit, and use hands and feet.
• Communicate clearly on the telephone and with the public and other staff.
• Use a telephone, keyboard, and video display terminal.
• Lift and/or move objects up to 15 pounds such as files, stacks of papers, reference materials.
• Intermittently twist to reach equipment or supplies.
• Perform simple grasping and fine manipulation.

Information concerning the benefits for this position can be found at the Circuit Court of Cook County Employment Opportunities Page.

Apply by filling out the application at our Career Page.

THE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUDGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Office of the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County to provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation.