The United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Laredo, has an opening for a Court Interpreter.

An applicant for appointment as a Court Interpreter in the United States District Court shall possess the following minimum qualifications:

• Certification from the Administrative Office of the United States Courts which requires a passing score on the Court Interpreters Certification written and oral examination;

• The ability to interpret in consecutive, simultaneous and summary modes;

• Four years of court interpreting experience;

• The ability to deal professionally with educated and non-educated persons who appear in the courtroom, remaining impartial in all cases.

Positions in the United States Courts are excepted appointments. Court employees are not under the Civil Service System and are “at will” employees.

BENEFITS

Benefits include participation in the retirement system, health and life insurance programs, holiday and leave accrual, and periodic salary increases. The Court is not authorized to reimburse candidates for travel or moving expenses. This position is subject to mandatory Electronic Funds Transfer participation for payment of net pay.

The Court reserves the right to withdraw the announcement without prior notice. Applications submitted for this position may be considered for similar positions which may occur within 90 days from date position is filled. The final candidate may be subject to a records check with law enforcement agencies.

METHOD FOR APPLYING

Interested applicants should submit a detailed resume outlining personal, educational and professional qualifications to:

United States District Court
Attn: Rosie Rodriguez
1300 Victoria Street, Suite 1131
Laredo, Texas 78040

In-house applicants may apply by submitting a memorandum addressed to the Clerk of Court with copies to the personnel office.

Applicants may be asked to take proficiency tests.