Portuguese Court Interpreter - Worcester County

Massachusetts
Boston, MA
Remote
Job Description
Role Overview

The Massachusetts Trial Court Language Access and Court Records Department is responsible for overseeing court programs and services related to spoken language access to interpreters and translators for the limited English proficient (LEP), low literacy court users, and American Sign Language (ASL) or Communication Access Real-Time Translation (CART) for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) individuals with court matters.

What You Will Do

Provides interpretation and translation services to Limited English Proficient (LEP) individuals involved in court events, programs, and services, according to G.L. c. 221C: Court Interpreters for the Trial Court and the Office of Language Access Standards and Procedures of 2021.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of court policy and procedure, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with individuals of varied racial, ethnic, economic, and cultural backgrounds.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
  • Three (3) years of related work experience
  • Interpreter Certification Preferred
  • Valid Massachusetts Driver's License or possess or have access to other reliable methods of transportation

Benefits

  • Paid holidays
  • Vacation time
  • Sick leave
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Learning budget
  • Parental leave
  • Wellness programs
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