Interpreter

The United States District Court for the District of Arizona is currently seeking a full‑time, permanent court interpreter position located in the Tucson Clerk's Office.

• Providing Spanish‑English interpretation services in all types of matters before the court.
• Translating documents and correspondence to and from the court.
• Assisting with the processing of vouchers for contract interpreters.
• Providing remote interpretation services via the Telephone Interpreting Program (TIP).
• Interpreting outside of court for ancillary matters related to the court as directed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Travel within the state of Arizona will be required.

• Possession of a Court Interpreter Certification issued by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts as a Spanish court interpreter (with proof).
• Proficiency in simultaneous, consecutive, and sight translation modes.
• Ability to translate complex documents and correspondence written in a wide variety of registers while maintaining the same register as the speaker.
• Requires two years of specialized experience for JSP 12 or JSP 13; three years for JSP 14.
• Preferred: actual court experience.

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The U.S. District Court, District of Arizona, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.