Court Interpreter I (Judicial)

COURT INTERPRETER I (JUDICIAL)

locations

LICHT Judicial Complex

McGrath Judicial Complex

Murray Judicial Court

Kent County Court House

time type

Full time

posted on

Posted Yesterday

time left to apply

End Date: November 17, 2026 (8 days left to apply)

job requisition id

JR104258

Department Judiciary Department Division Clerical/Administrative Support/Data Entry

Salary

$70,876.00 - $79,844.00 Job Profile JC-00443302-51 - Court Interpreter I (Judicial) (LIUNA - RILDC Local 808 Judiciary Supreme, Superior, District) Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours

Monday - Friday: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Job Requisition Number JR104258 COURT INTERPRETER I (JUDICIAL) (Open) Pay Grade U04425 A Classification Court Interpreter I (Judicial) Class Definition

Duties/Job Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the Coordinator for the Office of Court Interpreters and the Access to Justice Director, to provide simultaneous and consecutive interpretation for defendants, witnesses, and victims in court and for persons seeking assistance in the courts with the filing of petitions and completion of forms. To participate in continued professional development and training as assigned by the Coordinator. To perform any and all other duties as assigned by the Coordinator, Director, and/or the State Court Administrator or their designees.

Required Qualifications for Appointment:

Graduation from a senior high school or successful completion of the high school equivalency examination required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred. A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Cape Verdean Creole/English interpretation and translation; successful completion of a recognized bilingual judicial court interpreting and translation program; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Employment is contingent upon the achievement of a passing score on one of the following standardized tests within 18 months of hire: the Federal Court Interpreter Certification Examination or the National Center for State Court Consortium for State Court Interpreters; full certification required within 18 months thereafter for languages where the certification examination is available. Upon full certification, salary will increase to paygrade 4427 ($76,460 - $86,474). Interpreters must also adhere to the Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility for Court Interpreters and comply with all other provisions set forth in the Rhode Island Judiciary Language Access Plan.

Supplemental Information

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