Court Interpreter I

Continuous Recruitment Statewide Judicial District Locations: Danbury, Bridgeport, Hartford, Litchfield, Middlesex, New Britain, New Haven, New London, Stamford, Waterbury, Windham. The State of Connecticut, Judicial Branch, Superior Court Operations Division is seeking individuals to serve as Court Interpreter I. Responsibilities include performing simultaneous, consecutive, and sight translation from English into Spanish or Portuguese and reverse in a variety of court proceedings, hearings, attorney/client conferences, pre‑arraignment communications and related matters in person and by remote devices. The interpreter also makes court announcements in Spanish or Portuguese as directed by the judge, maintains records of services provided, prepares activity reports, collects and enters data into automated recordkeeping systems, participates in study and training activities individually and in groups to develop and maintain interpreting and translating skills, assists defendants in completing court‑related forms, drafts translations of forms and documents, and performs related duties as required. Qualifications & Requirements Demonstrated ability to perform simultaneous, consecutive and sight interpreting and written language proficiency in the target language. Required to travel in the course of daily work. Must submit application online; resume and paper applications will not be accepted. Applicants must specify all Judicial Districts they are willing to work in; acceptance of assignment at any location within the selected Districts is required. Reference posting number: CI-1000-001. Salary range: $63,204 - $82,436 annually plus State of Connecticut benefits. Benefits Paid holidays Vacation Sick and personal leave Group life insurance 457 Deferred Compensation Voluntary flexible spending account programs Discounted auto and home insurance policies Long-term and short-term disability Health and retirement benefits EOE #J-18808-Ljbffr Connecticut Judicial Branch