Court Interpreter (Spanish)

Superior Court of California, County of Imperial • Imperial, CA

227d

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. For a complete list of the qualifications and essential duties, please refer to the job description.

Requirements

• Valid Court Interpreter Certification from the Judicial Council of California.
• A valid California Class C driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the Court's vehicle insurance policy.
• Knowledge of correct oral and written usage of English and a designated second language.
• Knowledge of legal procedures and terminology.
• Ability to interpret verbal court proceedings including questions, testimony, and arguments.
• Ability to provide sight translation of written materials including reports and legal documents.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of simultaneous, consecutive and sight translation techniques.
• Ability to translate street language including slang, profanity and colloquialisms.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Understanding of the code of ethics and rules of confidentiality applicable to interpreting.

Responsibilities

• Provide verbal interpretations of courtroom proceedings for various participants.
• Perform sight translation of written materials and legal documents in the courtroom.
• Travel to branch courts to interpret proceedings for non-English speaking defendants.
• Read, write, translate and interpret English and a designated second language.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees