Court Interpreter

Job Title

Pay Rate Min to Mid Range

Time Type

Summary

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Interprets from English to Spanish and Spanish to English in Criminal, Civil, County, Probate, Juvenile and San Antonio State Hospital Court proceedings including trials, pleas, hearings, mediation during settlement week and any other matters at the request of the courts

• Translates documents, and related material used in the Courts and other County Departments such as Elections, the District Attorney’s Office, Commissioners Court and others as requested

• Assists office staff with clerical duties including typing, filing, faxing, copying, answering phones and locating information on the mainframe terminal

• Contacts and schedules outside interpreters for Spanish and other foreign languages

• Performs related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree and two years of interpreting or translating experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be a licensed court interpreter in good standing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

• Considerable knowledge of the written and spoken English and Spanish language, both formal and informal; good knowledge of legal procedures and court decorum; knowledge of the translation modes, including simultaneous, consecutive and sight; knowledge of legal terminology

• Skill in dealing with hostile, abusive or irrational individuals

• Ability to operate a personal computer and basic office equipment; ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; ability to listen attentively for long periods of time; ability to maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, County employees and the public

• Must have a valid driver’s license. 

• Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance

• Must clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test

• May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek

Working Environment and Physical Demands:

• Working conditions are in an office environment

• Occasionally moves items weighing up to 5 pounds

• Occasionally move about the office

• Frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information

• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery

• Positions self to perform essential functions

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position

Working With Bexar County

Bexar County offers employees a competitive salary, retirement, and benefits. Many employee benefits are available to an employee’s spouse/plus one qualifying adult and dependent child(ren). Employee benefits are strategically designed to support an employee and family, work/life balance.

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Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity.

We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.