VA_Court Interpreter LC-All - Court Interpreter Position (Spanish, Full-time)

Sep 28, 2026

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Federal District Court for the District of New Mexico seeks a full-time Spanish/English Court Interpreter in the Las Cruces divisional office due to an upcoming retirement. The anticipated start date is January 5, 2026 (negotiable), open to federally certified interpreters, with preference for applications received by November 17. The role provides in-court, telephonic, and video interpretation/translation, supports court and clerk language needs, manages interpreting equipment, scheduling, and Zoom/ hybrid technical coordination, and includes administrative rotations and daily statistics duties. Minimum requirements include federal certification and two to three years specialized experience.

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NOTICE OF JOB OPPORTUNITY

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November 3, 2025 Become Part of a Tradition . . . The United States District Court for the District of New Mexico is seeking a Full-time Spanish Court Interpreter in our Las Cruces divisional office to help us continue our tradition of excellence. This opportunity is due to an upcoming retirement. The anticipated start date is January 5, 2026 (exact date is negotiable) . The position is open to all Federally Certified Spanish/English Court Interpreters. The District of New Mexico is one of the busiest courts in the country and provides interpreting services in a variety of indigenous and other languages, in addition to Spanish. Our interpreting team is nationally recognized for its long tradition of excellence and innovation, and utilizes the latest simultaneous interpreting technology in the courtroom. We are also a provider court for the Telephonic Interpreting Program (TIP), which we pioneered. The right candidate for this position will have strong interpreting, organizational and administrative skills, and enjoy working as part of a team. An excellent compensation and benefits package, a welcoming and affordable city, and the chance to work alongside the best in the interpreting profession make this an ideal and rewarding position. We encourage qualified applicants to explore this exciting opportunity. Please read the vacancy announcement for more details. Our vision: We will do the Right Thing, for the Right Reason, in the Right Way. | | | --- | | Office of the Clerk
333 Lomas Blvd. NW, Suite 270, Albuquerque, NM 87102 Telephone: 505-348-2000
NOTICE OF JOB OPPORTUNITY
Vacancy Announcement \#: 25-LC/CS-1
ANNOUNCEMENT DATE: November 3, 2025
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled
Preference given to applications received by November 17
** Anticipated start date January 5, 2026 **
POSITION: Court Interpreter, Spanish (Full-time)
STARTING LEVEL/SALARY: JSP 12 to JSP 14
$88,621 to $124,531
Depending on qualifications and prior federal court experience
HIRING BONUS: Available
LOCATION: Las Cruces, New Mexico
This is a federal civilian position but independent of the Executive branch and therefore not impacted by any of the recent Executive Orders or under any type of hiring freeze.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we value diversity in our workforce.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The District of New Mexico is seeking a qualified individual for a full-time Spanish Court Interpreter position in Las Cruces. Court Interpreters provide interpretation and translation services for Spanish-speaking defendants, witnesses, sureties, and family members in judicial proceedings. Court Interpreters report directly to the Supervisory Court Interpreter.
Successful candidates must be federally certified by the Administrative Office of the US Courts for Spanish/English proceedings. Incumbents should possess superior interpreting skills in simultaneous, consecutive and sight modes.
Anticipated start date of January 5, 2026; exact date negotiable. | DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 􀁩 Provide simultaneous and consecutive interpretation, and sight translation services for in-court proceedings, whether in person, through the Court’s Telephone Interpreting Program (TIP), or over a video remote platform (Zoom) . 􀁩 Provide interpretation and translation services for out-of-court proceedings for the United States Probation and Pretrial Services Office, and language support for the Court and the Clerk’s Office. 􀁩 Translate documents and correspondence to and from the Court. 􀁩 Maintain functional knowledge of the proper use and routine maintenance of the court’s built-in and portable interpreting equipment and TIP equipment. Provide scheduling and technical support for Zoom meetings and hybrid events, where parties are in the courtroom but interpreting is provided over Zoom. 􀁩 Perform administrative duties on a rotating basis such as scheduling and procuring contract interpreters. 􀁩 Maintain

FAQs

What interpreter qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates must be federally certified by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts for Spanish/English proceedings and have at least two years of specialized experience interpreting in federal or state court. For placement at JSP 14, three years of specialized federal court experience are required.

What are the main duties of the Court Interpreter?

The interpreter provides simultaneous and consecutive interpretation and sight translation for in-court proceedings, including in person, via the Telephone Interpreting Program (TIP), and over remote video platforms such as Zoom. The role also includes translation of court documents and providing language support for the Probation and Pretrial Services Office and the Court/Clerk’s Office.

What is the anticipated start date and location?

The anticipated start date is January 5, 2026, with the exact date negotiable. The position is located in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Sep 28, 2026

Uploaded by Rowan