The Minnesota Interpreter and Scheduling Specialist Team of the Minnesota Judicial Branch is seeking a full-time Spanish Interpreter to join the team. This position provides interpreter services for in-person and remote court proceedings. This is a hybrid (in-person and remote work) position based out of the Ramsey County Courthouse in St. Paul, MN. Travel to interpret at courthouses throughout the metro area is required. When not assigned to an in-person court calendar, working remote is an option. Standard business hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.

The Minnesota Judicial Branch cares about and invests in our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health and wellness benefits, ten paid holidays, paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, professional development opportunities, and tuition reimbursement. To learn more about the benefits we offer, go here and click on the Employee Benefits tab.

The following are examples of job duties expected for this position to perform:

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  Provide simultaneous and consecutive interpreting services, in person or remotely, for court proceedings including pre-trial conferences, sworn statements, interviews, hearings, arraignments, plea bargains, motions, jury and bench trials, sentencing, domestic violence proceedings, court calendars, and other court related events in accordance with the Code of Professional Responsibility for Interpreters in the Minnesota State Court System.
• Provide interpreting services to the public at a public counter or over the phone to answer questions and provide information.
• May translate documents and forms used by judges, attorneys, defendants, and the public as requested.
• May participate in local and/or statewide workgroups related to interpreter use, policies, and procedures.
• May provide training to judges and staff regarding interpreter use and/or cultural perspectives; may assist and/or participate in training provided by the Court Interpreter Program.
• Maintain current knowledge of language for which translation services are provided.
• May assist contract interpreters with locating courtrooms and using relevant courtroom technologies.
• Perform other administrative and/or clerical work as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Graduation from high school, or equivalent, and considerable experience providing interpreting services, preferably in a court or legal setting.

• Designation as a Minnesota Certified Court Interpreter for language of assignment or included on the Minnesota Statewide Roster and meet the employee court interpreter competency standards established by the State Court Administrator.
• Court Interpreters must be found to be qualified and competent by the Chief Judge in the judicial district of primary employment.

• Considerable knowledge of the language for which interpretation services are provided.
• Knowledge of the organization, operation, function, and jurisdiction of the court.
• Knowledge of the Code of Professional Responsibility for Interpreters in the Minnesota State Court System.
• Knowledge of court proceedings and legal and forensic terminology.
• Knowledge of remote interpreting technology and computerized office programs, including Microsoft Suite.
• Skill in the operation of a personal computer and other courtroom remote interpreting technology.
• Skill in navigating difficult situations and resolving issues in a respectful and courteous manner, including using alternative approaches to achieve outcomes.
• Skill in simultaneous and consecutive interpretation and sight translation.
• Ability to read, speak, and write in both English and the language for which interpretation services are provided.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to make work-related decisions in accordance with laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, including the ability to apply the Code of Professional Responsibility for Interpreters to specific situations that occur during work.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others within and outside of the Judicial Branch.
• Ability to effectively work with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including individuals with little experience with the judicial system.
• Ability to research, learn, and apply changes and variations in the English language and the language for which interpreting services are provided, including dialects and slang.

Instructions to Apply:
Please apply for this position online by clicking the Apply link near the top of this page (For instructions on creating and submitting your online application, click on the How to Apply link in the left-hand menu at the top of this page).

This AFSCME-represented position is posted for bidding, internal and external application simultaneously. Initial salary may be offered up to mid-point of the pay range, based on qualifications.

All employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory results of a criminal background check.

To ensure the health and safety of all judicial officials and employees, the Minnesota Judicial Branch follows recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) to prevent COVID-19 exposure and infection in the workplace. For the most recent guidelines, please visit the CDC website at Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) | CDC.

If you have questions about this position, please contact Human Resources at 3rdDistrictHR@courts.state.mn.us

It is the policy of the Minnesota Judicial Branch that all decisions regarding employment are made without discrimination on the basis of disability. Please let us know if you need a reasonable accommodation for a disability to participate in the employee selection process by contacting HR, 3rdDistrictHR@courts.state.mn.us