CUYAHOGA COUNTY COMMON PLEAS COURT
GENERAL DIVISION – JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title:
Department:
Office Assistant / Court Interpreter (Spanish)
(RE-POSTING)
All
Reports To:
Starting Salary:
Department Head / Deputy Court Administrator
$47,285.16 - $56,742.14 (Commensurate with certification & experience)
SUMMARY
This is an unclassified position held at the pleasure of the Court. The primary responsibility for this position is to provide
Spanish language interpretation and translation duties to assist the Judges, magistrates, attorneys and Court employees in
communicating with individuals doing business with the Court who have limited proficiency with the English language or are
non-English speaking. In addition to those duties, the successful candidate will be assigned to a Court department as an Office
Assistant, performing various clerical and administrative duties specific to that department, subject to availability.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include accuracy and efficiency in the following:
1. Performing simultaneous, consecutive and sight translation modes of interpretation for courtroom and other legal
proceedings, including, but not limited to, trials, pre-trials, arraignments, sentencings, motion hearings and probation
violations;
2. Translating documents as requested for use in the Court;
3. Attending on-going training to improve and maintain foreign language interpreter skills, as well as on-going training
regarding court interpreter standards of ethics and conduct, including any applicable rules or standards for interpreters
adopted by the Supreme Court of Ohio, including, but not limited to, the Code of Professional Conduct for Court
Interpreters and Translators;
4. Completing and reporting all required continuing education for certified interpreters in accordance with
Superintendence Rule 85 for the Courts of Ohio;
5. Assisting other courts and/or governmental entities, as directed, with translation and/or interpretation services;
6. Collecting, interpreting, and analyzing data for the computation and submission of statistical reports and records;
7. Performing administrative, clerical, procedural and functional duties relevant to the assigned department and task;
8. Preparing correspondence, memos, documents, reports and forms;
9. Performing a variety of other related duties as required (e.g., filing, answering telephones, copying/scanning/imaging).
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to
this classification. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties to be performed. Other duties may be assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS and ABILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must demonstrate the following:
1. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate fluently and effectively, both orally and in writing, in English
and Spanish, with Judges, other Court employees, attorneys, litigants, witnesses, victims, individuals having business
before the Court and the public;
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CUYAHOGA COUNTY COMMON PLEAS COURT
GENERAL DIVISION – JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title:
Department:
Office Assistant / Court Interpreter (Spanish)
(RE-POSTING)
All
2. Ability to perform interpreter duties according to established standards and in an accurate, impartial manner, as
required by court interpreter ethics, and abide by any applicable rules or standards for interpreters adopted by the
Supreme Court of Ohio, including, but not limited to, the Code of Professional Conduct for Court Interpreters and
Translators;
3. Ability to interpret in a manner that accurately maintains the content, context and idiomatic style of language;
4. Knowledge and understanding of Court functions and procedures;
5. Extensive knowledge of legal and technical terminology and colloquial vocabulary in both English and Spanish;
6. Extensive knowledge in the proper use and maintenance of equipment and technology required in the performance of
the essential responsibilities of translation/interpretation;
7. Proficiency in typing and data entry skills and Microsoft Office applications and ability to learn and work with the
custom software utilized within the Court and its departments;
8. Ability to operate various office machines (e.g., personal computers; copy, scanning/imaging and fax machines);
9. Excellent spelling, reading, grammar, punctuation and simple math skills;
10. Attention to detail and accuracy and the ability to understand and follow instructions;
11. Effective time management, reliability and punctuality;
12. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment;
13. Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information;
14. Professional appearance and demeanor.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
Required: High school diploma and certification by the Ohio Supreme Court as a “Supreme Court certified foreign language
interpreter”; however, provisional certification by the Ohio Supreme Court as a “provisionally qualified foreign language
interpreter” will be considered, provided that certification as a “Supreme Court certified foreign language interpreter” is obtained
within one (1) year of hire. Court system/procedural experience is preferred.
Certification by the Ohio Supreme Court requires that an applicant: (1) be at least eighteen (18) years old; (2) be a citizen or
legal resident of the United States or have the legal right to remain and work in the United States; and (3) have no convictions of
any crime involving moral turpitude.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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CUYAHOGA COUNTY COMMON PLEAS COURT
GENERAL DIVISION – JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title:
Department:
Office Assistant / Court Interpreter (Spanish)
(RE-POSTING)
All
This position requires working in a normal Court and/or office environment with no unusual demands or exposure to hazardous
situations. Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a computer workstation (keyboard and monitor). Frequent contact is
made with Judges, bailiffs, other Court personnel, other agencies, attorneys and the general public.
The normal hours of operation are from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. This position may require some work
beyond normal hours, including evenings and weekends.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Qualified applicants will be required to submit to testing. Proof of education and employment references will be required before
final interview. The Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas requires submission to a criminal history background check and
drug testing for employment. Applicants must submit a letter of interest and resume to:
Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court
Gregory Popovich - Court Administrator
1200 Ontario Street
Justice Center - 11th Floor
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
(e-mail: [email protected])
This position will remain open until filled. However, the resume review process will begin May 8, 2017.
All applicants will receive notification of their application status. No phone calls or e-mails please. Reasonable
accommodation is available to all employees and applicants. If you have a disability that needs to be accommodated, please
contact the Director of Human Resources for Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court at 216-443-8560.
Equal Opportunity Employer- Smoke-free and Drug-free Workplace
Visit the following websites:
http://cp.cuyahogacounty.us/internet/News.aspx or www.cuyahogacounty.us
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