Job Details

Salary: $32.42 - $42.14 Hourly
Location : Incline Village, NV
Job Type: Part Time
Job Number: 60001216 (09/2025)
Department: Justice Courts
Opening Date: 09/23/2025
Closing Date: Continuous

Position Information
Incline Village-Crystal Bay Justice Court is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the position of Interpreter/Clerk. Our mission is to promote and preserve the rule of law and protection of rights by providing a fair, independent, and impartial forum for the peaceful resolution of legal conflicts.

Under the general supervision of the Judge, and in his/her absence, the Court Administrator or Court Clerk, the Interpreter/Clerk performs a range of clerical and Spanish-English interpretive duties. Primary responsibilities focus on civil and citation cases but may also include criminal case support.

Part-time: 32 hours a week. Presently Monday through Thursday 8 am to 4:30 pm but subject to change as Court days of operation and hours may change.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Two (2) years of administrative or clerical experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience as determined by IJC Administration.
• Bilingual language skills including advanced written and spoken English and Spanish (grammar, spelling, and punctuation).

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge:

• Court procedures and functions.
• Legal and court terminology.
• State and federal laws, codes, and regulations related to court operations.
• Court-related software, information systems, and modern office equipment.

Ability to:

• Learn and apply court policies, procedures, and terminology.
• Analyze problems and make informed decisions.
• Communicate clearly and professionally, both orally and in writing, in both English and Spanish.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards.
• Lift and move items up to 25 lbs.; sit for extended periods; use office equipment.

Conditions of Employment
Reference and background checks, including fingerprinting, are required of candidates who receive an offer of employment. All offers of employment are contingent upon passing a background investigation.

All work is performed in a general office environment with moderate noise levels, ample lighting, and a moderate/fast-paced atmosphere. The role requires continuous and frequent reading of digital screens.

This is primarily an individual role, but support and assistance from staff are always available.

Occasional travel is required, 5% or less; travel is regional in scope requiring travel by driving.
Example of Duties
(Examples include but are not limited to the following)

• Provide in-person, video, and phone interpretation in Spanish for non-English-speaking parties.
• Assist the public by explaining court procedures, policies, and resources.
• Perform data entry and maintenance in the Court's Case Management System for citation, civil, and criminal cases.
• Prepare and process legal documents, including judgments, warrants, and court orders.
• Review and file legal documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance with format and content requirements.
• Manage case calendaring, prepare files for hearings, and verify completeness of case records.
• Handle evidence custody and certify records as needed.
• Maintain and organize electronic and physical case files.
• Collect and record fines, fees, and other court payments.
• Support cross-training efforts and perform duties of other clerks when required.
• Schedule and oversee mandatory mediation program for small claims cases.

What Happens Next

Deadline to Apply: Open Until Filled

Application Requirements:

A complete application packet will include the following:

• Incline Justice Court Application (Go to )
• A compelling cover letter explaining your interest in the position and ability to perform the duty of Interpreter/Clerk.
• Detailed Resume.
• 2 Professional References.

How to Apply:

Submit complete application packet as a single PDF document to ...@washoecounty.gov

The Selection Process

Complete application packets will be reviewed for minimum qualifications. Candidates possessing the desired experience and qualifications will be invited to participate in an interview.

Additional Information

Positions within Incline Village-Crystal Bay Justice Court are considered positions of public confidence and trust, and all employees must adhere to the Judicial Model Code of Conduct. Additionally, Incline Village-Crystal Bay Justice Court employees are at-will employees of the judicial branch of government. Employees may resign or be released from employment at any time without reason or cause.

Please contact Incline Village-Crystal Bay Justice Court regarding ADA consideration and accommodations.
Incline Village - Crystal Bay Township Justice Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer

• Nevada PERS Retirement - Washoe County pays 100% of the PERS contribution for each benefit eligible employee.
• Health, Dental, Life and Vision Insurance - Washoe County contributes 100% of the premium for each employee. Washoe County also contributes 50% of the premium for dependent coverage. Note: New employees are automatically enrolled in the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account. Washoe County contributes up to $2,500 annually (based on benefit effective date and coverage tier) into the employee's Health Savings Account (HSA). Newly hired employees become eligible for health benefits after 30 days of employment. Benefits Link -
• Deferred Compensation plans available
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Accrual (120 hours per year, increasing with continued employment)
• Sick Leave (120 hours per year, increasing with continued employment)
• Longevity Pay
• Merit Increases - Full-time employees eligible to receive an annual merit increase of 5% until the position classification's maximum salary is reached.
• Cost-of living adjustments - historical annual COLA increases for 2017-2024 have ranged from 2.5% - 5.0%
• There are no Social Security deductions (although a 1.45% deduction for Medicare is required)
• Nevada does not have state or local income tax*