Staff Interpreter II (Spanish)
State of South Carolina
- South Carolina
- Permanent
- Full-time
- A high school diploma from a U.S. high school or the equivalent from a Spanish-speaking country;
- Full certification as a court interpreter from either the (1) Federal Court Interpreter Examination, OR (2) any National Center for State Courts member state which includes attending the Two-Day Workshop, passing the Written Examination at 80% or above, and passing all three parts of the Oral Examination (sight translation, consecutive interpreting, and simultaneous interpreting) at 70% or above;
- Three (3) years of court interpreting experience; OR one (1) year of court interpreting experience and five (5) years of legal, conference, or medical interpreting experience or a combination thereof;
- Ability to accurately interpret from English into Spanish and from Spanish into English via sight translation, consecutive interpreting, and simultaneous interpreting; and
- Certified translator through the American Translators Association; OR have the skills necessary to pass an assessment AND provide documentation of passing a translation assessment via ALTA or a similar program within six (6) months of hire date.
- Must have dependable transportation as this position requires travel to courthouses regionally and statewide.
- Knowledge of and understanding of legal concepts and terminology in both the English and Spanish language;
- Knowledge of and adherence to interpreter ethics, standards, and Rule 511 - The Rules of Professional Conduct for Court Interpreters; and
- Familiarity with the general range of regional and cultural variations in the specified language.
- Proficient in the use of computers and computer equipment to include portable equipment such as a receiver and transmitter needed to facilitate interpreting in the court setting;
- Correct usage of grammar and vocabulary of English and non-English language specified, provided the source language speaker is using correct grammar and vocabulary.
- Orally convey the meaning from and into English and the applicable non-English language by interpreting in the simultaneous, consecutive, and sight translation modes; the meaning must be conveyed accurately, without editing, summarizing, adding meaning, or omitting;
- Interpret accurately and remain impartial including in an adversarial and, at times, emotionally charged situation;
- Understand and adhere to South Carolina statutes, rules of court and applicable personnel rules concerning court interpretation;
- Maintain concentration in a time-pressured environment;
- Deal with others in a courteous and professional manner;
- Communicate effectively with judges, attorneys, clerk's staff, and the general public; Ability to work collaboratively with various groups of people including, but not limited to, the judge, clerk of court, solicitor, defense attorneys, representatives from government agencies, jury, victim, and litigants;
- Work collaboratively with various groups of people including, but not limited to, judges, clerks of court, solicitors, defense attorneys, representatives from government agencies, jury, victims, and litigants; and
- Work independently, exercising good judgement and discretion.
- A Bachelor's degree or higher in either Interpreting or Spanish from a U.S. college or university; OR a college degree from an accredited university in a Spanish-speaking country;
- Five (5) years of court interpreting experience; OR three (3) years of court interpreting experience and ten (10) years of legal, conference, or medical interpreting experience or a combination thereof; and
- Certified translator through the American Translators Association.
- Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children;
- State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs (Temporary positions have option to enroll);
- 15 days paid annual (vacation) leave per year;
- 15 days paid sick leave per year;
- Option to designate 10 days of earned paid sick leave per year as family sick leave;
- 13 paid state holidays;
- Paid Parental Leave; and
- Workers' Compensation Benefits.
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