The Interpreter Administrative Assistant is part of the Court Interpreter's Department within the Clerk's Office. The incumbent oversees and administers all duties related to scheduling, locating, and processing claim forms for Other Than Spanish (OTS) and Spanish contract interpreters throughout the District. The Interpreter Administrative Assistant reports to the Chief Deputy Clerk. The position is located at the Evo A. DeConcini U.S. Courthouse in Tucson, Arizona.
Duties
Monitors court calendars and schedules OTS/Spanish contract interpreters appropriately. Procures and coordinates services of OTS/Spanish contract interpreters required for court proceedings. Maintains a listing of OTS language services vendors. Appropriately identifies and verifies needed languages/dialects. Responsible for processing all necessary OTS/Spanish contactor paperwork (confirmation emails, RTEs, exception reports, claim forms, etc.) from start to finish of cycle. Works with Facilities and Budget Division to ensure prompt, accurate payment of OTS/Spanish contractor services. Maintains OTS/Spanish contractor statistical reports. Receives, logs, processes, assigns and delivers all translation requests from CJA attorneys and the Court.
Salary
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To qualify for the CL 24 salary grade level, the successful applicant must be a high school graduate (or equivalent) and must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at the CL 23. Generalized experience is progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates the possession of or the ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills necessary to do the job. Education above the high school level may be substituted for general experience. Specialized experience is defined as progressively responsible clerical or administrative experience requiring the regular and recurring application of clerical procedures that demonstrate the ability to apply a body of rules, regulations, directives, or laws, and involve the routine use of specialized terminology and automated software and equipment for word Specialized experience is defined as progressively responsible clerical or administrative experience requiring the regular and recurring application of clerical procedures that demonstrate the ability to apply a body of rules, regulations, directives, or laws, and involve the routine use of specialized terminology and automated software and equipment for word processing, data entry or report generation. Such experience is commonly encountered in law firms, legal counsel offices, local and state court systems, and educational institutions. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to work effectively with court staff, interpreters and vendors. Proficient in the English language. Language-skilled in the Spanish language as defined by the Administrative Office of the Courts. Some previous interpreting experience preferred. Able to use/learn Word, Excel and data entry applications. Highly organized, self-starter.
Required Documents
Cover letter that supports your work experience as it relates to the position. Resume that includes complete work and salary history, and education. Your two most recent performance evaluations (strongly preferred). Letters of recommendation may be substituted if no evaluation is available. One letter of recommendation must be from a current or recent supervisor. See 'How to Apply' for instructions.
How to Apply
Please visit our website at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/azduscourts. Applications are only accepted on our website. Applications will be considered complete when the online application and all required attachments (in proper format) are received by the Human Resources Division. Applications and/or attachments received after the closing date may not be considered. This position is open until filled with preference give to applications received by 09/25/2026.
Benefits
Federal benefits include, but not limited to: Up to 13 days paid annual leave per year for the first 3 years of employment; 20 to 26 days per year thereafter (dependent upon the length of federal service). 11 paid holidays per year. 13 days of paid sick leave per year. Up to 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave, if qualified. Excellent retirement package (enhanced Federal law enforcement retirement benefits) Mandatory participation in the Federal Retirement System (FERS) and Social Security programs. Optional Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), a 401(k)-styled program with a matching component of up to 5%, with diversification control. Full extension of health benefits. Optional participation in the federal health insurance program of your choice (no waiting period). Optional vision and dental insurance programs of your choice (no waiting period). Optional participation in a flexible spending program for health and/or dependent care. Optional participation in group life insurance. Transit Subsidy. On-site fitness center (Phoenix only) Flexible schedule options.
