Court Interpreter

COURT INTERPRETER role at Delaware Justice of the Peace Court

This position is EXEMPT from the State of Delaware Merit System. Recruitment #092324-j. Opening Date 8/19/2025. Closing Date Open. Salary:
Yearly $62,135.00. Salary Plan JS;
Pay Grade 14.

Shift: Monday–Friday; 8:00 am–4:30 pm.

Employment Type:

Actual Vacancy. Employment Term:
Regular.

Location:

Leonard Williams Justice Center, 500 King Street, Wilmington, DE 19801.

Posting information:
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• Deliver in-person and remote consecutive and simultaneous interpretation and sight translation at court proceedings and for other court-related programs in a manner consistent with the Code of Professional Responsibilities for Court Interpreters.
• Translate material at the direction of the Coordinator which may include, but is not limited to, court forms, website material, courthouse signage and scripts for telephone greetings and/or recorded instructions.
• Communicate clearly, effectively, and respectfully in all modes of communication with a diverse mix of people, including judges, court staff, attorneys, and members of the public.
• Perform other language access duties as needed or assigned, such as providing general court information at an information counter to the non-English speaking public or assist with the Limited Legal Assistance program.
• Use, maintain, safeguard and inventory equipment used by interpreters such as but not limited to simultaneous interpretation equipment and tools used for video remote and telephonic interpretation.
• Assist the Coordinator during meetings, presentations, trainings, and any other administrative duties that may be assigned by the Coordinator. This may include proctoring interpreter exams and serving as a mentor.
• Be a team player and able to maintain good working relationships with a diverse group of people. This includes communicating effectively with interpreters to plan coverage.
• Have good organizational and time management skills. This includes the ability to review a docket calendar, receive lists of assignments from court staff/Coordinator, and accurately complete daily activity schedules, logs, or other documentation as required.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Must be punctual and reliable.
• Must be able to quickly move from one internal location to another and stand or sit for extended periods of time.
• Conditions of Hire: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. Direct deposit of paychecks is required as a condition of hire.

• This position is seeking to hire one full-time English-Spanish Court Interpreter to deliver in-person, on-site linguistic services in primarily high-volume calendars in the Leonard Williams Justice Center located in Wilmington, New Castle County.
• Must be able to travel statewide and interpret in other courts and counties as needed.
• Must be able to translate at the direction of the Coordinator material such as court forms, website material, courthouse signage and scripts for telephone greetings and/or recorded instructions.
• Must be able to communicate clearly, effectively, and respectfully with judges, court staff, attorneys, and members of the public.
• Must be able to use, maintain, safeguard and inventory equipment used by interpreters.