COURT INTERPRETER

COURT INTERPRETER role at Delaware Justice of the Peace Court

This position is EXEMPT from the State of Delaware Merit System. Recruitment #092324-j65108-21700. Opening Date 8 / 19 / 2025. Closing Date Open. Salary : Yearly $62,135.00. Salary Plan JS; Pay Grade 14. Shift : Monday–Friday; 8 : 00 am–4 : 30 pm. Employment Type : Actual Vacancy. Employment Term : Regular. Location : Leonard Williams Justice Center, 500 King Street, Wilmington, DE 19801.

Posting information : This job was posted on https : / / joblink.delaware.gov. For more information, please see : https : / / joblink.delaware.gov / jobs / 1434620.

Responsibilities

• Deliver in-person and remote 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.
• Translate material at the direction of the Coordinator which may include, but is not limited to, court forms, website material, courthouse signage and scripts for telephone greetings and / or recorded instructions.
• Communicate clearly, effectively, and respectfully in all modes of communication 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Have good organizational and time management skills. This includes 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.

Qualifications

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