Certified Spanish Court Interpreter - Bakersfield 008

Superior Court of California, County of Kern • Bakersfield, CA

302d • $42 - $45

About The Position

This regular full-time position recruitment is open continuous and may close at anytime without notice. Must possess a valid certificate as a Court Interpreter in the State of California. Appointment depends on experience and qualifications. Under general direction, Court Interpreters perform literal and general interpretation in Superior Court proceedings and interviews requiring fluency in English and a foreign language. Court Interpreters may also be called upon to provide sight translations of court exhibits (reading written texts and giving an oral translation of text). This classification performs duties as an interpreter in the courtroom and in other legal proceedings. Individuals appointed to this classification must be certified as a Court Interpreter in the State of California.

Requirements

• Possession of a valid certificate as a Court Interpreter in the State of California.
• Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License at the time of appointment.
• Knowledge of legal terminology, courtroom procedures, and correct usage of grammar, spelling, and punctuation of English and appropriate foreign language.
• Ability to speak, read, and write fluently in English and appropriate foreign language.
• Ability to translate orally in English and appropriate foreign language accurately.
• Ability to remain impartial during adversarial and emotionally charged situations.
• Ability to comprehend and retain dialogue in both languages at the same rate consistent with courtroom procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with judges, attorneys, witnesses, and other court personnel.
• Ability to use general office equipment such as computers, telephones, and copiers as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide access to justice for non-English speakers in a variety of settings requiring fluency in English and a foreign language.
• Perform courtroom interpretation as assigned, interpreting simultaneously and consecutively for the court and for defendants, victims, witnesses, attorneys, and other parties to the proceedings.
• Interpret for other court-related departments from English to a foreign language at the direction of the court.
• Interpret and translate the administration of oaths by the appropriate court officer to witnesses, plaintiffs, defendants, etc.
• Make sight translations of documents for the benefit of the court, including technical, medical, and legal documents.
• Interpret explanations of routine court procedures from attorneys and/or court staff for foreign language speaking persons in court.
• Interpret and sight translate at the counter as needed.
• Notify the Court of any issues or situations that may impede the interpreters' performance and/or ability to interpret and/or translate as assigned.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• $42.77 hourly
• $44.04 hourly
• $45.38 hourly

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees