Sacramento Superior Court-posted 8 months ago
Gordon D. Schaber Courthouse, CA
Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities

Under general supervision, 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, including witnesses, defendants, attorneys, other court personnel and the public. This position involves performing consecutive and simultaneous interpretation of courtroom proceedings and other related interpreting services as needed, as well as performing sight translation (orally interpreting written text) as needed.

  • Interprets from and into English and the applicable non-English language using simultaneous and consecutive modes at Court proceedings and for other court-related services at the direction of the court.
  • Performs sight translation of documents including, but not limited to, court petitions, reports, waivers, plea forms, letters and other documents.
  • Interprets for judges, attorneys, court staff, the public and other court-related departments at the direction of the court.
  • Notifies the court of any issues or situations that may impede the interpreters' performance.
  • Researches and understands terminology used in court and functions of the court which may include but not be limited to legal, technological, scientific and/or medical terminology.
  • Reviews the daily docket and receives daily calendar assignments from the Operations Manager or Court Services Coordinator and accurately completes daily activity logs, or other documentation as required.
  • May be required to perform services at any court location and can opt to be cross-assigned to other courts when released to do so.
  • Performs related interpreter duties as assigned.
  • Possession of a valid certificate as a Certified 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 correct usage of English grammar and vocabulary in English and the applicable non-English language.
  • Knowledge of simultaneous interpretation, consecutive interpretation and sight translation.
  • Knowledge of legal concepts and forensic terminology in both English and applicable non-English language.
  • Knowledge of regional and cultural variations in the applicable language.
  • Knowledge of interpreter ethics and standards, in accordance with California Rules of Court, Rule 2.890 Professional Conduct for Interpreters and the Standards and Ethics for California Court Interpreters.
  • Must be able to pass a criminal history information background check.
  • Possession of a valid Class 'C' Driver's License, or the equivalent, or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
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