COURT INTERPRETER

This job was posted by https://joblink.delaware.gov : For more information, please see: https://joblink.delaware.gov/jobs/1434620 Court Interpreter This position is EXEMPT from the State of Delaware Merit System. Recruitment #092324-j65108-21700 Opening Date 8/19/2025 12:00:00 AM Closing Date Open Type of Recruitment Exempt-Non Merit Salary Yearl: \$62,135.00 Salary Plan JS Pay Grade 14 Shift Hours Monday-Friday; 8:00 am-4:30 pm Employment Type Actual Vacancy Employment Term Regular Agency Administrative Office of the Courts Location(s) Leonard

• Williams Justice Center:\ (500
• King Street, Wilmington, DE, 19801) Contact Name Human Resources Contact Phone (302) 255-0090 Summary Statement Reporting to the Administrative Office of the Courts (\"AOC\") Court Interpreter Program Coordinator (\"Coordinator\"), Court Interpreters perform a wide variety of language interpretation activities on an assigned and as-needed basis for the Delaware Courts and for parties to proceedings, including witnesses, defendants, attorneys, judges, other court personnel and the public. The AOC Court Interpreter Program is seeking to hire one full-time English-Spanish Court Interpreters to deliver in-person, on-site linguistic services in primarily high-volume calendars in the Leonard
• Williams Justice Center located in the city of Wilmington (New Castle County). The selected candidate may be required to interpret in other courts and counties as needed and must have the ability to travel statewide. For general information on how to become a court interpreter in Delaware, please visit our website at. Information on the certification exams can be accessed by visiting. Essential Functions Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed.
• Must be able to deliver in person and remotely 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.

• Must be able to translate at the direction of the Coordinator material which may include, but not limited to, court forms, website material, courthouse signage and scripts for telephone greetings and/or recorded instructions.
• Must be able to communicate clearly, effectively, and respectfully in all modes of communication and 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.

• Must be able to 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.
• Must be able to 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.
• Must 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.
• Must have good organizational and time management skills. This inc udes 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.