Court Spanish Interpreter

Essential Duties

• Performs verbal and sight interpretation in simultaneous and consecutive modes for court proceedings, hearings, interviews, and other court related events.
• Translates office forms, documents, and other legal documents and correspondence as needed.
• Assists with the scheduling of interpreters and calendaring of requests in the Clerk of Courts Office.
• Maintains records of interpretation and translation activities.
• Collects, interprets, and analyzes data for the computation and submission of statistical reports and records.
• Acts as Interpretation Services Coordinator.
• Uses standard office equipment, including a computer and various database and other software programs, in the course of the work.

• All other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Obtain and maintain interpreter certification with the Wisconsin Director of State Courts, Office of the Court Operations.

  • For Certification information, see https://wicourts.gov/services/interpreter/certification.htm.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of Spanish and English languages. Highly proficient in both English and Spanish with no deficiency between the languages.
• Knowledge of general office skills, practices, procedures and equipment.
• Ability to interpret simultaneously in a court setting and keep up with the court proceedings.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to demonstrate high professional standards for courtroom demeanor and professional conduct.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, court officials and the public.

This position is approved for an effective date of 1/1/26.