Interpreter - State & Magistrate Court

Overview

Position : Interpreter - State & Magistrate Court at DeKalb County Government . The interpreter translates for attorneys and staff of the Public Defender's office and for Spanish-speaking clients, client family members, and the general public.

Job Code : 45065 Salary Grade : 15 Salary : $23.26 / hr - $37.44 / hr FLSA : Nonexempt

Essential Functions

• Translate for Spanish-speaking clients, the public, courts, attorneys, social workers, and other legal or justice professionals; respond to inquiries by person, mail, email, or telephone; conduct ongoing communications and correspondence; handle complaints or complex issues that require translation skills; interpret during interviews, dispositions, hearings, and court proceedings; liaise with new defendants and their families to determine requirements for public defense and to secure background information; support defendants and their families when engaging with the justice system (bond, visitation, jail policies, etc.).
• Support public defense attorneys; help clients request a public defender and act as translation liaison between attorney and client; support court recorders, attorneys, and staff when needed; schedule appointments with clients, family members, witnesses, social workers, etc.; translate correspondence for attorneys or staff; translate legal documents; interpret for intake interviews, discovery, and court appearances; transcribe and translate videos from clients, witnesses, or victims; respond to attorney or client information requests.
• Operate case file system for research and review; review court data; determine court dates, warrant numbers, charges, case numbers, dispositions, and related police reports; create and enter information into Spanish client files; alert staff of possible scheduling or legal representation conflicts; conduct general research for office or related agency staff.
• Provide administrative support; retrieve, translate, type, and distribute mail from Spanish-speaking clients; provide information for related agencies to assist with community resources; operate multiple telephone lines; support supervisor, attorneys, administrative staff, or reception staff; attend meetings on behalf of the PD office; translate and transcribe audio and video records; coordinate meetings between clients and office or agency staff.
• Monitor case status; monitor case files for attorneys, clients, and family members for court schedules and dates; review intake files; log interviews requiring Spanish translations, including staff present, case numbers, and relevant references.
• Provide staff support; assist in training new administrative staff and new attorneys; support (cover) staff during leave or short-staff situations; monitor all cases involving Spanish-speaking clients to ensure a proactive approach; monitor closed cases to ensure correct completion procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

Education : Associate degree in Criminology or Languages; Experience : three years of experience in criminal justice; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

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