Interpreter Administrative Assistant

U.S. Courts · Judicial Branch

📍 Tucson, Arizona 💰 $45548 – $74032/yr

Quick Facts

Hiring Agency: U.S. Courts
Department: Judicial Branch
Location: Tucson, Arizona
Salary: $45548 – $74032/yr
Hiring Path: Public
Number of Openings: 1
Security Clearance: Not Required
Date Posted: 2026-08-28
Application Deadline: 2026-09-25

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Job Summary

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.

Key Responsibilities

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.

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.

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Contact

azdml_human_resources_arizona@azd.uscourts.gov

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with U.S. Courts, Judicial Branch.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $45548 – $74032/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-25.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.