Court Interpreter

## Court InterpreterApply: Paul Elizondo Tower: Full time: Posted Yesterday: End Date: October 10, 2026 (29 days left to apply): JR100781**Job Title**Court Interpreter**Pay Rate Min to Mid Range**$67,152.00 - $82,260.00**Time Type**Full time**Summary**Under direction, is responsible for interpreting dialog, documents or other materials essential to Criminal, Civil, County Probate, Juvenile and San Antonio State Hospital Court proceedings; assists with routine clerical duties; and performs related duties as required.Description**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 interpr**e**ter 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr