BERNALILLO COUNTY METROPOLITAN COURT
JOB RECRUITMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Human Resource Division Telephone: (505) 841-9819
401 Lomas NW Fax No.: (505) 222-4823
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102 Email: metrjobs-grp@nmcourts.gov
APPLY NOW: https://webapps.metrocourt.state.nm.us/HRjobsapp/job_ops
COURT INTERPRETER
Interpreter Division
Opening Date: April 8, 2024 Position Number: 54758
Closing Date: April 19, 2024 This advertisement may be used to fill multiple positions
Pay Range: $26.266 – $32.833 Hourly Position Status: Full-time, PERM
Target Pay: $32.833 Hourly Interpreter Division or as assigned
Essential Tasks: Overtime is required when court is in session beyond normally scheduled working hours. Provide Spanish
language interpreting services during court proceedings. Respond to inquiries of Spanish-speaking public and guide them to
appropriate services. Translate court forms from English to Spanish. Evaluate docket and review court files to determine the need for
interpreters and maintain a database of people who require interpreting services for future hearings. Maintain statistics regarding type
of hearing and number of people requesting interpreting services. Have the ability to get along with others and to work under stress.
Interpret simultaneously and consecutively verbatim; translate by means of either a written or oral mode; maintain confidentiality;
organize and prioritize workload; maintain a high level of accuracy and interpret for people with limited linguistic skills and
comprehension of the judicial system. May perform other duties as assigned to meet the operational needs of the Court. A more
comprehensive job description is available at https://metro.nmcourts.gov or may be obtained in the Human Resource office of the
Metropolitan Court.
Qualifications: Education: Two (2) years’ college level education in any field from an accredited college or university or its foreign
equivalent. Education Substitution: Two (2) years’ of directly related or relevant experience may substitute on a year for year basis.
Experience: Two (2) years’ professional interpretation experience of which one (1) year must have been in court interpretation.
Experience substitution: Additional post-secondary education in a related field may substitute for up to one (1) year of interpreter
experience. Thirty (30) semester hours’ equals one (1) year of experience. Certification: Any of the following: National Consortium
for State Court Interpreter Certification, Federal Court Interpreter Certification, Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Certification or
other professional certifications recognized by the Supreme Court Interpreter Advisory Committee. Post-offer background history
and fingerprint check is required.
Working Conditions: The following functions are representative, but not all-inclusive of the work environment and physical
demands an employee may expect to encounter in performing tasks assigned to this job. Work is performed in an office or court
setting. A valid driver’s license and travel may be required. The assigned work schedule may include nights, weekends, holidays and
overtime. The employee must regularly interact positively with co-workers, clients, the public, and judges and justices.
Applicants interested in applying should complete a New Mexico Judicial Branch Application for Employment (Revised 05/10) or Resume and
Supplemental Resume form (Revised 5/10) and submit with a signature and date to the Human Resources Division prior to 5 p.m. on the closing
date. Mailed applications must be received by 5 p.m. on the closing date. If you would like to receive a text message when job opportunities
become available, please visit the following website: https://webapps.metrocourt.state.nm.us/HRjobsapp/job_ops
The Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer and applicants selected for an interview
must notify the Human Resource Division at (505) 841-9819 of the need for an accommodation.