What are the responsibilities and job description for the Spanish Court Interpreter position at Illinois 17th Judicial Circuit Court?
SPANISH COURT INTERPRETER
HOURS: 37.5 hours per week
8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, plus overtime opportunities
COMPENSATION: $30.00 / hr
IMRF Pension, Health Insurance, and County Benefits
LOCATION: Winnebago County Courthouse, 400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
The 17th Judicial Circuit Court is accepting applications for a Spanish Court Interpreter. Under the direct supervision of the Language Access Facilitator, this position provides interpretation services to court-involved individuals.
Specific duties include:
· Perform simultaneous and consecutive interpreting for court proceedings both in-person and through video remote technology.
· Sight translation of written court forms and documents.
· Act in accordance with the Illinois Supreme Court’s Language Access Policy and Code of Interpreter Ethics, as well as the 17th Judicial Circuit Court Language Access Plan.
· Maintain an activity log of interpretation services.
· Work in conjunction with the Circuit Court staff to maintain a centralized interpretation calendar to meet language access needs.
· Continually strive to improve skills and knowledge in order to advance their profession and credentials.
· Communicate effectively with co-workers and justice system partners.
· Assist Court Administration with administrative functions like reception, telephone coverage and other related duties as needed.
· Other related duties as assigned by the Chief Judge and Trial Court Administrator.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Completion of high school or GED.
Native-like mastery of English and Spanish, and experience with court protocol and legal terminology.
· “Certified” or “Registered” status on the Illinois Supreme Court Language Interpreter Registry, or other court interpreter registries, is preferred.
· Strong understanding of Illinois Supreme Court Code of Interpreter Ethics (made available at https://bit.ly/3Z3pU9j).
· Cultural intelligence and knowledge of the dialectical varieties of English and Spanish, including regional colloquialisms and slang expressions.
· Knowledge of standards and laws pertaining to court interpreting and basic court procedure.
· Knowledge of basic clerical skills, including use of Microsoft Office and Outlook.
· Travel between multiple courtrooms, floors, and Circuit Court facilities within a 2 block radius is required.
Be advised that all offers of employment are conditional, subject to a satisfactory background review, fitness evaluation, and drug testing.
POSTED: March 25, 2026
EXPIRATION: Until Filled
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $30