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DeKalb County Government · 1 day ago

Spanish Interpreter - Public Defender

Decatur, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$23.26/hr - $37.44/hr

3+ years exp

DeKalb County Government is looking for a Spanish Interpreter to support public defense efforts. The role involves interpreting and translating for limited English proficiency clients, liaising between clients and legal professionals, and providing administrative support within the justice system.

Government

Responsibilities

Liaises between department or County staff and interprets for limited English proficiency clients; liaises and translates between members of the public, clients, courts, attorneys, social workers or other legal or justice professionals; responds to inquiries whether by person, mail, email, or telephone; conducts ongoing communications and correspondence; handles complaints or complex issues that require translation skills; interprets during interviews, dispositions, hearings, and court proceedings; liaises with new defendants and their families to determine requirements for public defense and to secure background information; and supports defendants and their families when they engage with the justice system (bond, visitation, jail policies, etc.)

Supports attorneys; helps clients request a public defender and interfaces between attorney and client for translation purposes; supports court recorders, attorneys, and staff when needed; schedules appointments with clients, family members, witnesses, social workers, etc.; translates correspondence for attorneys or other office staff; translates legal documents; interprets for intake attorneys during interviews, discovery, and court appearances; transcribes and translates videos from clients, witnesses, or victims; and responds to attorney or client requests for information

Operates case file system for research and review; reviews court data; answers inquiries from attorneys, clients, and client family members; determines court dates, warrant numbers, charges, case numbers, dispositions, and related police reports; creates and enters information into client files; alerts staff of possible conflicts in scheduling or legal representation; and conducts general research for office or related agency staff

Provides administrative support; retrieves, translates, types, and distributes all mail; provides information for related agencies to assist with community resources; operates multiple telephone lines; supports supervisor, attorneys, administrative staff, or reception staff as needed; attends meetings; translates and transcribes audio and video records; and coordinates meetings between clients and office or agency staff

Monitors case status; monitors case files for attorneys, clients, and family members for court schedules and dates; reviews intake files; and logs interviews requiring translations, including staff present, case numbers, and relevant references

Provides staff support; may assist in training new administrative staff and new attorneys; supports (covers) staff during leave or short-staff situations; monitors all cases involving limited English proficiency clients to ensure proactive approach; and monitors closed cases to ensure correct completion procedures