About This Position

The Phoenix Municipal Court is the States largest limited jurisdiction court and is among the top ten busiest municipal courts in the United States. The Court handles cases that range from minor traffic violations to Class 1 misdemeanors carrying a maximum penalty of six months in jail and a $2,500 fine. Annually, the court processes approximately 160,000 charges.

The Municipal Court is seeking a dedicated professional to fill their vacancy for a Court Interpreter.

A Court Interpreter provides Spanish language interpreting and translation services to the non-English speaking public during all Municipal Court proceedings and other court-related events. Court Interpreters are responsible for the simultaneous and consecutive interpreting services of court proceedings, as well as sight and written translation of court-related documents.

Incumbents work under the direct supervision of the Court Interpreter Supervisor, who evaluates performance based on the quality of service provided and results achieved. Candidates that do not currently hold a Tier 3 or Tier 4 certification from the Arizona Court Interpreter Credentialing Program may be considered for this vacancy and will be required to obtain the appropriate level of certification within 24 months from date of hire.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

Knowledge of legal and court terminology, Arizona Revised Statutes, Arizona Rules of Court, Minimum Accounting Standards, and the Phoenix City Code.
Knowledge of Public Administration.

SALARY

Pay Range: $31.82 - $42.64 per hour.

Hiring Range: $31.82 - $40.61 per hour.

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Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information
401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions
Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans
Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan
Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually
Dental, vision, and life insurance options
Employer paid long-term disability
Free Bus/light rail pass
Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year
Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days
Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period
Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi

For more details, visit: Unit 003 Benefits

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of experience providing interpreting services in a court setting.
Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
Additional Requirements include:
- Possess a Tier 3 or Tier 4 certification from the Arizona Court Interpreter Credential Program.
- Candidates that are not credentialed will be required to obtain the appropriate certification within 24 months from date of hire.
- Spanish fluency (oral, written, and sight).
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The City job description can be found here .

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes July 1, 2026. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

How To Apply

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

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REFERENCE

Court Interpreter, JC:00640, ID# 62110 , 06/18/26, USM, DB, Benefits:003.

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