Extra Help Court Interpreter - Spanish

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara • Santa Barbara, CA

6d • $81,203 • Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision, performs a wide variety of language interpretation activities on an assigned and as-needed basis for the California Superior Trial Courts and for persons doing business with the courts. This includes but is not limited to verbal interpreting/translating of questions, testimony, arguments, written and legal documents, and other courtroom proceedings for defendants, judges, counsel, jurors, witnesses, and others.

Requirements

• Possession of a valid Certificate as a "Certified Court Interpreter" issued by the Judicial Council of California on behalf of the State of California in the language of Spanish, OR Registered as a Court Interpreter by the Judicial Council of California on behalf of the State of California in the language of Spanish
• A valid California Class "C" driver's license, or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related duties.
• 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.
• Ability to accurately convey meaning, without editing, summarizing, adding meaning, or omitting, ability to interpret impartially.
• Ability to use correct grammar and vocabulary of English and non-English language specified.
• Knowledge of culture and customs of the groups and communities using specified language.
• Ability to use office equipment including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, fax, and assisted-listening devices, as required by the assignment.
• Knowledge of and adherence to all California statutes, Rules of Court, and applicable personnel rules concerning court interpretation.
• Knowledge of and adherence to interpreter ethics and standards as stipulated in California Rules of Court Rule 984.4, Professional Conduct for Interpreters.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

Nice To Haves

• Applicants are encouraged to complete formal, college-level course work and training in both languages and modes of interpreting before applying for the examination.
• Self-study techniques are suggested for non-designated languages: (1) expand your vocabulary, (2) develop your own glossaries, and (3) develop interpreting techniques.
• Suggested skills-enhancing exercises are available to help you develop three interpreting techniques: (1) consecutive interpretation, (2) simultaneous interpretation, and (3) sight translation.

Responsibilities

• Interprets from and into English and the applicable non-English language using simultaneous and consecutive modes at court proceedings.
• Makes sight translations of documents for the benefit of the court.
• Interprets for judges, attorneys, court staff, and other justice-related partners.
• Interprets court procedures to non-English-speaking persons at the direction of Court management.
• Researches and understands terminology used in legal proceedings.
• Performs other interpretive duties as assigned.
• Accurately completes daily activity logs or other paperwork as required.
• Travels within the County.

Benefits

• Full-time pay and benefits that certified interpreters receive (for registered interpreters of non-designated languages)
• Daily pay rate of $312.32
• Half-day pay rate of $172.88
• Minimum full-time starting salary of $81,203 per year (for permanent positions)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed