Municipal Court Interpreter - City of Liberal

MUNICIPAL COURT INTERPRETER 

Distinguishing features of the class: The fundamental reason this classification exists is to provide Spanish language interpretation that translation services to the non-English speaking public during Municipal Court proceedings. Municipal Court Interpreters are responsible for the interpretation of court proceedings and the translation of court-related documents. Interpreters work under the direct supervision of the Municipal Court Judge, who evaluates work based on the quality of service provided and the results achieved. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Provides verbal Spanish interpretation and translation services in a variety of court settings; 

• Provides interpretation of testimony, questions and responses during legal proceedings; 

• Translates written documents, including existing court forms and other related court documents and materials, as assigned. 

• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround time, streamline work processes, and works cooperatively and jointly to provide quality customer care. 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: KNOWLEDGE OF: 

• The Spanish language with demonstrated proficiency in proper regional and idiomatic usage.

 • Techniques of simultaneous and consecutive interpretation and translation. 

• Legal terminology and procedures of the court system.

 ABILITY TO: 

• Work cooperatively with City employees, defendants and the public. 

• Learn job-related material primarily through oral instructions and observation. This learning takes place in an on-the-job training setting. 

• Provide Spanish translation of existing court forms and other related court documents and materials. 

• Provide simultaneous or consecutive interpretation of testimony, questions, and responses during legal proceedings. 

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: 

• One year of experience providing interpreting services in a public setting is preferred. 

WORKING CONDITIONS: ENVIROMENTAL CONDITIONS: 

• Courtroom environment; exposure to computer screens; working in close proximity to other people. 

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS: 

• Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for walking, standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time.