Purpose of the Position

OPEN UNTIL FILLED at both Superior Court and Juvenile Court locations. Applications are evaluated as received.

Virtual interviews are available upon request.

Out-of-state certification will be considered, but additional steps may be required at time of hiring.

**Hiring salary is generally in this range, but may be exceeded for an exceptionally well-qualified candidate**

BUILD A MEANINGFUL AND SATISFYING CAREER IN PIMA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT AND JUVENILE COURT, AN ORGANIZATION THAT CARES ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY.
Perform Spanish to English and English to Spanish interpretation and translation for judicial proceedings and in related work situations in Superior Court, and Juvenile Court.
Only ACICP Tier 3 or Tier 4 Interpreters would be considered, or interpreters with a valid legal interpreter certification in other sate who qualify for reciprocity in the state of Arizona.

Essential Functions

• Interprets in consecutive and simultaneous modes English/Spanish and Spanish/English in hearings and proceedings for Superior and Juvenile Court, and other work situations as necessary.
• Conducts sight translations of court documents.
• Performs oral interpretation of the speech of judges, court officers and witnesses.
• Translates from Spanish to English and English to Spanish those court orders, court notices, petitions, legal documents, or materials deemed essential to court proceedings.
• Provides Spanish/English and English/Spanish interpretation between probation officers and their clients and clients' families.
• Verifies and corrects transcription and translation of written materials per court order.
• Translates and interprets other materials as directed for court divisions and departments.
• May assist in the training of on-call and new staff interpreters.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree and two years of continuous professional experience interpreting and translation experience in Spanish/English and English/Spanish in a municipal, general jurisdiction, or United States District Court. The two years’ work experience may include experience in legal, medical, escort, and/or conference interpreting for a government official; OR Any equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education that demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of this position, as approved by Human Resources.

Preference will be given to candidates with an advanced educational degree from a recognized interpretation and translation program.

Licenses, Certificates & Physical Conditions

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES:

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  Candidates must have a Tier 3 or Tier 4 credential from the Arizona Court Interpreter Credentialing Program (ACICP).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
Typically performs duties in a courtroom and in an office environment and may lift materials and/or equipment 20 lbs or less. Must have the ability to sit for long periods of time, travel to various court room assignments. Must be able to listen to multiple speakers and comprehend the meaning of their speech to speak effectively and meaningfully to the users of interpreter services. Must also be able to observe speakers clearly and recall aural and visual details.

The Arizona Superior Court in Pima County and the Pima County Juvenile Court Center offer the same benefits as those offered to other employees working for Pima County. We offer a competitive benefits package to benefits eligible employees, which includes medical, dental, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, paid vacation and sick leave. Some benefits require contributions by employees in addition to contributions made by the employer. Please see the link below for a complete description of the offerings.
Pima County Benefits

Retirement Plan participation is mandatory for all eligible employees to include a mandatory pre-tax pay deduction. July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023, the deduction for Retirement Pension & Health Insurance Benefit is 12.03% and Long Term Disability Income Plan 0.14% to constitute a total of 12.17% deduction.

Education Reimburement Program: The program will provide up to $5,250 per calendar year towards the cost of tuition, required books, registration fees, and laboratory fees. The Employee's lifetime maximum benefit would be for reimbursement of one Bachelor's degree and one Master's degree.

Please see the link below for information on the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and CURRENT EXACT DEDUCTION.
Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)

Full-time employees of government organizations may be able to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information click Student Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid.