COURT INTERPRETER I (JUDICIAL) at State of careers Rhode Island

Providence, Rhode Island, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Mar, 26

Salary

74367.0

Posted On

27 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Spanish/English Interpretation, Translation, Simultaneous Interpretation, Consecutive Interpretation, Legal Document Translation, Technical Document Translation, Medical Document Translation, Professional Development, Ethics Compliance, Court Procedures, Communication Skills, Attention to Detail, Team Collaboration, Time Management, Problem Solving, Cultural Competence

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Department Judiciary Department Division Clerical/Administrative Support/Data Entry Salary $63,918.00 - $74,367.00 Job Profile JC-00443302-51 - Court Interpreter I (Judicial) (LIUNA - RILDC Local 808 Judiciary Supreme, Superior, District) Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours Opening Date December 11, 2025 Closing Date December 30, 2025 Job Requisition Number JR100391 COURT INTERPRETER I (JUDICIAL) (Open) Pay Grade U04424 A Classification Court Interpreter I (Judicial) Class Definition CLASS DEFINITION: Under the direction of the Coordinator for Interpreter Services and the Access to Justice Director, to provide simultaneous and consecutive interpretation for defendants, witnesses, and victims in court and for persons seeking assistance in the courts with the filing of petitions and completion of forms. To translate into English or Spanish official, technical, medical, and legal documents, certificates, letters, and other written material and tape recordings or video recordings. To participate in continued professional development and training as assigned by the Coordinator. To perform any and all other duties as assigned by the Coordinator, Director, and/or the State Court Administrator or their designees. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT: Graduation from a senior high school or successful completion of the high school equivalency examination required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred. A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Spanish/English interpretation and translation; successful completion of a recognized bilingual judicial court interpreting and translation program; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Employment is contingent upon the achievement of a passing score on one of the following standardized tests within 18 months of hire: the Federal Court Interpreter Certification Examination or the National Center for State Court Consortium for State Court Interpreters; full certification required within 18 months thereafter. Salary increases to paygrade 4427 ($66,321 - $75,007) upon full certification. Interpreters must also adhere to the Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility for Court Interpreters and comply with all other provisions set forth in the Rhode Island Judiciary Language Access Plan. Supplemental Information Monday - Friday; 8:30am - 4:30pm Benefits For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/. Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee. STATE OF RHODE ISLAND JOBS The State of Rhode Island is committed to providing fundamental services to all Rhode Islanders. Join our team and enjoy the benefits of providing public service with purpose and impact. If you are a current state employee, you are required to apply through the internal jobs website. Applications for current state employees will only be accepted through the internal jobs website. Please log into your Employee Self Service portal and search "Find Jobs" to access the internal jobs website.

Responsibilities

Provide simultaneous and consecutive interpretation for court proceedings and assist individuals with court-related documents. Translate various official documents and participate in professional development as assigned.