Court Interpreter Part-Time
Court Interpreter Part-Time
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Job Description
General Purpose
*This position is parttime. Parttime schedule may be determined by mutual agreement. *
About the Position
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor provide verbal interpretations of questions testimony arguments and other courtroom proceedings for defendants judges counsel jurors witnesses and others; sight translation of written materials and legal documents in the courtroom.
Examples of Essential Duties
For a complete list of the qualifications and essential duties please refer to the job description.Minimum Qualifications; Licenses; Special Requirements
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to: consistent with requirements set by the State of California for a Certified Court Interpreter.
LICENSES; SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Valid Court Interpreter Certification from the Judicial Council of California. A valid California Class C drivers license and the ability to maintain insurability under the Courts vehicle insurance policy.
Knowledge of:
- Correct oral and written usage of English and a designated second language.
- Oral and written communication skills.
- Legal procedures and terminology.
- Simultaneous consecutive and sight translation techniques.
- Translation of street language including slang profanity and colloquialisms.
- Interpersonal skills using tact patience and courtesy.
- Code of ethics and rules of confidentiality applicable to interpreting.
Ability to:
- Interpret verbal court proceedings including questions testimony arguments and other audible exchanges in a court of law.
- Provide sight translation of written materials including reports letters legal documents and other items.
- Travel to branch courts to interpret proceedings for nonEnglish speaking defendants.
- Read write translate and interpret English and a designated second language.
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
- Stand in court for extended periods of time.
- Provide clear and accurate translations and interpretations of superior court proceedings.
Additional Information
Selection Procedure:
Applications will be reviewed to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and have submitted required documents; eligible candidatesmay be invited to participate in an oral interview.Additional steps for the selection process will include a drug test background and reference checks.
Status Notifications
You will be notified by email during the process of this recruitment through governmentjobs. Please check your email spam/junk folders and accept emails ending with governmentjobs and imperial.courts. If your information changes please update your profile atwww.governmentjobs.Reasonable Accommodations
The Court provides reasonable accommodations upon request for applicants with disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department ator if you feel you will need an accommodation for any aspect of the selection process. The Human Resources Department requests that it be advised of special needs at least five days priorso that a reasonable accommodation may be made.
Employment Type
Part-Time
