Translator - Public Defender Interpreter
16 days ago
Allentown
Job Description Summary: • Provide accurate, impartial interpretation (consecutive and sight translation) for attorney-client meetings, jail visits, court proceedings, hearings, interviews, and case preparation., • Translate written legal documents, correspondence, and case-related materials as needed., • Facilitate clear communication between non-English-speaking clients and Public Defender's Office staff, including attorneys, investigators, social workers, and mitigation specialists., • Maintain strict confidentiality of all client information in accordance with attorney-client privilege and office policies., • Use appropriate legal terminology and ensure faithful interpretation without omission, embellishment, or advocacy., • Coordinate interpretation services for in-custody and out-of-custody clients, including travel to correctional facilities and court locations., • Maintain accurate records of interpretation services provided., • Comply with ethical standards governing court and legal interpreters., • Fluency in English and Spanish, both oral and written., • Demonstrated experience providing interpretation services, preferably in a legal, court, or criminal justice setting., • Knowledge of legal terminology and criminal court processes, or the ability to learn quickly., • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with diverse populations, including vulnerable and incarcerated individuals., • Ability to remain neutral, professional, and composed in high-stress or emotionally charged situations., • Excellent listening, comprehension, and communication skills., • Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment., • Certification as a court or legal interpreter (state or nationally recognized) or otherwise qualified., • Prior experience in criminal defense, public defense, or indigent defense settings., • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present inf, • (Each sentence from the level specified should have a separate bullet point), • Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance., • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations., • Certification as a court or legal interpreter (state or nationally recognized) preferred., • Drivers license and ability to travel within Lehigh County.