Spanish Court Interpreter - Middlesex County

This position is designated as a Union position. All new hires must start at the entry level rate for this role per the collective bargaining agreement/MOA with OPEIU, Local 6. Pay may advance within the salary band according to the CBA/MOU.

About the role

Provides interpretation and translation services to Limited English Proficient (LEP) individuals involved in court events, programs, and services, according to G.L. c. 221C: Court Interpreters for the Trial Court and the Office of Language Access Standards and Procedures of 2021.

Works under the supervision of the Senior Manager of the Office of Language Access (OLA) and the Regional Coordinator for the interpreter’s region.

Responsibilities

• Provides consecutive interpretation, simultaneous interpretation, sight translation, and translation in person or in remote proceedings for all court users.
• Interprets accurately and completely for LEP individuals and parties without editing or summarizing.
• Performs assignments from and reports issues to the Regional Coordinator.
• Submits monthly service records of all court events that were not entered into MassCourts.
• Travels for service in various court departmental divisions.
• May serve on the OLA Translation Committee.
• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Three (3) years of related work experience.
• NCSC Interpreter Certification is preferred. New hires for Interpreter positions are required to either have the NCSC Interpreter Certification or successfully complete the NCSC Interpreter Certification program during the first 3 years of employment. Failure to pass the written and oral certification examinations during the first 3 years of employment shall result in separation from employment.
• Must have a valid Massachusetts Driver's License or possess or have access to other reliable methods of transportation.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered for meeting minimum qualifications.

Skills

• Modern office equipment and technology including computers and applicable software.
• Departmental and court policies and procedures.
• Court terminology and decorum.
• Legal terminology.
• Interpretation best practices.
• Data collection and entry.
• Organization and time management.
• Interpretation and translation.
• Leadership.
• Establish effective working relationships with others.
• Prepare clear and accurate reports.
• Maintain appropriate records.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Work independently and follow oral and written instructions.
• Listen with precision and render an accurate interpretation.
• Retrieve case information from different sources.

Pay

Salary Range: $84,353.62 to $124,323.68. Starting Pay: $84,353.62.

Schedule

• Work is frequently performed in office or similar indoor environments.
• Work may be performed in person in the court or other locations where the court has business, or remotely over video or teleconference.
• Ability to travel to court locations within an assigned region.