City of Aurora, IL · 20 hours ago
Court Certified Interpreter
Aurora, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$31.84/hr - $31.84/hr
2+ years expThe City of Aurora is seeking qualified applications for the position of Court Certified Interpreter in the Communications and Marketing Department. The role involves assisting in public information activities and providing interpretation and translation services during court proceedings and other related events.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Responsible for administrative and clerical duties
Interpret and translate into Spanish during court proceedings, hearings, signs, and interview related events required by the City of Aurora
Sight interprets Spanish or English documents as required during proceedings, hearings, interviews, signs, or other court-related events
Translates from English into specified foreign language, oral communication, official forms, letters, documents, notices, signs, correspondence, and other court-related documents
Attend various city events/programs to interpret
Assist with website content management and translation
Assist with the development and maintenance of the master calendar of events for use on the website, mailings, and other communication tools used to market the City
Assist with posting and monitoring social media accounts
Maintain accurate records of interpreting and translating activities
Effectively and efficiently, perform simultaneous or consecutive interpretation for Limited English Proficiency (LEP) individuals throughout the entirety of court proceedings
Act in accordance with Language Access Policy and Code of Interpreter Ethics of the Illinois Supreme Court
Review the City website for outdated information on a regular basis
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma
At least two (2) years' experience in public relations, marketing, communications, public affairs, or a related field
At least two (2) years' experience as a court interpreter
Fluent in English and Spanish
Extensive knowledge of legal terminology and court proceedings
Cultural dialect knowledge
Must successfully pass pre-hire requirements including but not limited to physical, drug screen, and background check
Preferred
Associate degree in a related field
Certified or Registered status on the Illinois Supreme Court Language Interpreter Registry or other State Court Interpreter Registry as recognized by the Administrative Office of Illinois Courts (AOIC)
Benefits
Annual pay increases
Health, dental, vision, and life insurances
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)
Paid vacations, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave
Gym membership reimbursement
Interpreters Stipend
Tuition Reimbursement
May be eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program (if requirements are met)
Company
City of Aurora, IL
Aurora, a suburb of Chicago, is a city in DuPage, Kane, Kendall, and Will counties in the U.S. state of Illinois.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Chris Minick
CFO-Treasurer
Brenda Cornelious
Executive Assistant to CIO
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