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Court Interpreter

Also known as: Judicial Interpreter, Legal Interpreter, Courtroom Interpreter, Language Access Specialist

AI Impact Score

40/100

AI translation tools are advancing rapidly and handle routine document translation efficiently, but real-time court interpretation requires instantaneous comprehension of legal terminology, cultural nuance, speaker accents, and emotional context that machine translation still cannot reliably deliver in high-stakes legal proceedings. Federal and state certification requirements provide significant protection for qualified interpreters.

$45k – $92k

Salary Range

stable

Growth Outlook

34,000

Total Jobs (US)

+4%

Growth Rate

Task Breakdown

Tasks at Risk (3)

Routine document translation for non-critical materialsPreparation of standard glossaries and terminology listsAdministrative scheduling and case preparation documentation

AI-Enhanced Tasks (4)

AI-assisted terminology research for specialized legal domainsMachine translation for initial document review before human refinementDigital glossary tools for consistency in long proceedingsRemote interpretation platform technology proficiency

Human-Safe Tasks (5)

Simultaneous and consecutive courtroom interpretationSight translation of legal documents in proceedingsDeaf and hard-of-hearing accommodation in legal settingsComplex witness examination interpretationCultural mediation and advocate for language access rights

Current Skills

Simultaneous and Consecutive Interpretation TechniquesLegal Terminology in Source and Target LanguagesFederal/State Court Certification (where applicable)Sight Translation of Legal DocumentsCode of Professional Responsibility for Interpreters

Future-Proof Skills

Remote Simultaneous Interpretation (RSI) Platform ProficiencySpecialized Legal Domain Expertise (immigration, criminal)AI Translation Tool Evaluation and Quality ControlSign Language Interpretation Integration