Court Interpreter- Intermittent, Part-Time - Mixteco and/or Triqui

Superior Court of California, County of Monterey • San Jose, CA

47d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs a wide variety of language interpretation activities on an assigned and as needed basis for the Superior Courts of California and for parties to proceedings, other court personnel, and the public. This is a single level classification. Employees in this classification perform consecutive and simultaneous interpretation of courtroom proceedings and other related interpreting services as needed. The employee may also perform sight translation (reading written texts and giving an oral translation of text).

Requirements

• Possess and maintain a valid Certificate as a "Registered Court Interpreter" issued by the Judicial Council of California on behalf of the State of California or registered as a Court Interpreter by the Judicial Council of California on behalf of the State of California.
• Knowledge of English and applicable non-English grammar and vocabulary provided the source language speaker is using correct grammar and vocabulary.
• Knowledge of legal concepts and forensic terminology in both English and non-English language specified.
• Knowledge of the general range of regional and cultural variations in the specified language.
• Knowledge of interpreter ethics and standards, as stipulated in California Rules of Court Rule, 984.4, Professional Conduct for Interpreters.
• Ability to orally convey the meaning from and into English and the applicable non-English language by interpreting in the simultaneous, consecutive, and sight translation modes, conveying the meaning accurately, not editing, summarizing, adding meaning, or omitting.
• Ability to concentrate and deliver interpreting services in a busy and fast-paced environment.
• Ability to adjust to speakers with differing voices and accents at varying rates of speed.
• Ability to interpret accurately and remain impartial including in sometimes adversarial and emotionally charged situations.
• Ability to conduct ongoing research into variations in terminology and usage of the specified language.
• Ability to use office equipment, including computer, telephone, and copiers, as required by the assignment; and transmitter and receiver equipment provided by the court for simultaneous interpretation.
• Ability to understand and adhere to California statutes, rules of court, and applicable personnel rules concerning court interpretation.
• Ability to interact professionally and cooperatively with those contacted in the course of work.
• Pass the Court Interpreters multiple-choice Examination.
• Complete the Oral Proficiency Examination/Interview (OPE/OPI), administered through LTI, in English and receive a minimum rating of Advanced High.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Mixteco and/or Triqui languages.

Responsibilities

• Interprets from and into English and the applicable non-English language using simultaneous and consecutive modes at court proceedings and for other court-related departments at the direction of the court.
• Makes sight translations for the benefit of the court of documents including, but not limited to, court petitions, reports, waives, felony disposition statement forms, and other documents in court proceedings.
• Interprets for judges, attorneys, court staff, and other court-related departments at the direction of the court.
• Interprets between languages in court proceedings.
• Brings to the court's attention any items that may impede the interpreters' performance.
• Researches and understands legal terminology used in court and functions of the court.
• Completes activity logs, and/or other documentation as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed