Spanish Language Court Interpreter
Location: Alexandria, VA
Job ID: 508956
Salary: Negotiable up to $85,000
Job Duties
The Office of the Executive Secretary of the Supreme Court of Virginia is seeking applicants for the position of Staff Interpreter. This position reports directly to an Interpreter Team Leader in the Department of Judicial Services, or the Foreign Language Services Coordinator in their stead. The primary obligation of the Staff Interpreter is to overcome language barriers so that limited English proficient parties will have meaningful access to justice and suffer no advantage or disadvantage as compared to English-speaking defendants and other parties to legal proceedings.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Include, but are not limited to:
Interpreting using simultaneous and consecutive modes at court proceedings and rendering language assistance in any situation arising from legal cases in the courthouse or as needed by the limited English-proficient public
Translations (both sight and written)
Collaborate and cooperate with other members of the team and share information with contract interpreters as needed
Accurately complete daily activity logs, calendars, regular reports, or other documentation as required
Participate in research and other projects designed to increase the scope, quality, and depth of services provided by the program
Support other program locations, as needed
Other duties, as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Court interpreter certification based on the three components of the Virginia Court Interpreter Certification program administered by the Office of the Executive Secretary or an equivalent test by a member of the Consortium for State Court Interpreter Certification (must have passed all components at a level equivalent to Virginia standards), or court interpreter certification from the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) of the U.S. Courts
Must be able to be appointed by judicial officers in program court
Extensive, current experience interpreting in a court setting and proof of continuing education in court interpretation, translation skills a plus
Staff interpreter experience, preferred
Proven computer skills
Excellent written English skills
Must be familiar with the nuances of language, legal systems, and cultural differences in the countries where both the source and target languages are spoken and demonstrate continued work toward enhancing such knowledge.
Thorough knowledge of Virginia interpreting guidelines and canons of professional conduct
Preferred Qualifications
The position may require some travel
