What are the responsibilities and job description for the Spanish Court Interpreter (LTE) position at Brown County?
Provides Spanish-English interpreter services in matters pending before the court as well as producing relevant translation of documents. Assists in the coordinating and scheduling of contracted interpreters for all languages for court hearings as needed.
This is an LTE position, which means there are no benefits given with the role. Schedule would include approximately 20-25 hours per week. Performs verbal and sight interpretation in simultaneous and consecutive modes for court proceedings, hearings, interviews, and other court related events.
Sight-translates office forms, documents, and other legal documents and correspondence as needed.
Assists with the scheduling of interpreters and calendaring of all requests in the Court interpreters office.
Maintains records of interpretation and translation activities.
Collects, interprets, and analyzes data for the computation and submission of statistical reports and records.
Attend meetings and interpreter conferences when necessary
Uses standard office equipment, including a computer and various database and other software programs, in the course of the work. Education and Experience:
Graduation from an accredited 2 or 4 year college or university.
Two years of interpreting or court/legal related experience or any equivalent combination of education or experience.
Licenses and Certifications:
State Certification – Obtain and maintain interpreter certification with the Wisconsin Director of State Courts Office. Certification must be obtained within 1 year of hire date. (see https://www.wicourts.gov/services/interpreter/certification.htm).
This is an LTE position, which means there are no benefits given with the role. Schedule would include approximately 20-25 hours per week. Performs verbal and sight interpretation in simultaneous and consecutive modes for court proceedings, hearings, interviews, and other court related events.
Sight-translates office forms, documents, and other legal documents and correspondence as needed.
Assists with the scheduling of interpreters and calendaring of all requests in the Court interpreters office.
Maintains records of interpretation and translation activities.
Collects, interprets, and analyzes data for the computation and submission of statistical reports and records.
Attend meetings and interpreter conferences when necessary
Uses standard office equipment, including a computer and various database and other software programs, in the course of the work. Education and Experience:
Graduation from an accredited 2 or 4 year college or university.
Two years of interpreting or court/legal related experience or any equivalent combination of education or experience.
Licenses and Certifications:
State Certification – Obtain and maintain interpreter certification with the Wisconsin Director of State Courts Office. Certification must be obtained within 1 year of hire date. (see https://www.wicourts.gov/services/interpreter/certification.htm).
Knowledge of Spanish and English languages. Highly proficient in both English and Spanish with no deficiency between the languages.
Knowledge of general office skills, practices, procedures and equipment.
Knowledge of and ability to utilize a computer and the required software.
Skilled in strong organizational techniques and practices.
Skilled in telecommunication techniques and practices.
Ability to interpret simultaneously in a court setting and keep up with the court proceedings
Ability to make independent decisions and meet deadlines.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to demonstrate high professional standards for courtroom demeanor and professional conduct.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, court officials and the public
Ability to work the required hours of the position.
Knowledge of general office skills, practices, procedures and equipment.
Knowledge of and ability to utilize a computer and the required software.
Skilled in strong organizational techniques and practices.
Skilled in telecommunication techniques and practices.
Ability to interpret simultaneously in a court setting and keep up with the court proceedings
Ability to make independent decisions and meet deadlines.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to demonstrate high professional standards for courtroom demeanor and professional conduct.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, court officials and the public
Ability to work the required hours of the position.
Salary : $35
