Company Information
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Company Name: NYS Unified Court System
Website: https://www.nycourts.gov

Job Information
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Job Title: Court Interpreter Sign - American Sign Language
Job Type: Contract
Address:
99 Exchange Blvd. 
Rochester, New York. 14614
United States

Job Description:
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK: Court Interpreters (Sign) are primarily
responsible for interpreting between American Sign
Language (ASL) and spoken English in the courtroom and other settings. They
also perform sight translations of written documents
into American Sign Language. When court activity does not require
interpreting services, Court Interpreters (Sign) also may schedule
per diem interpreting services, perform clerical tasks such as filing or
answering inquiries, and other related duties.

ASSIGNMENT: This position may be filled on either a full-time of part-time
basis. Duties include but are not limited to: interpreting
between English and American Sign Language (ASL) in formal and informal
settings; translating official, technical, medical and legal
documents, certificates, letters and other written material into ASL;
assisting the deaf and hard of hearing, in completing forms and
preparing complaints and performing clerical duties, data entry, and other
administrative tasks to include answering routine inquiries
from the public. Some travel may be required



Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or the equivalent and professional
certification by a recognized credentialing authority
as required by Section 390 of the judiciary law; or an equivalent combination
of education and certification.
NOTE: The Chief Administrative Judge has established the Registry of
Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc (RID) as a recognized
credentialing authority. The minimum RID credential required by the New York
State Unified Court System is the National Interpreter
Certificate (NIC). Prior to appointment, candidates may be required to
participate in an assessment of their language competency and
skills.




Resume Information
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Applicants should submit the following:: Resume, Cover Letter, Application Form
Majors Desired:: Interpreting
Degree levels accepted:: Associate, Bachelor, Graduate

Application Information
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Email application materials to:: 7thhumanresources@nycourts.gov