Interpreter Pro Tem

San Bernardino Superior Court•San Bernardino, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino, is seeking qualified individuals to work as Court Interpreters Pro Tem on an independent contractor basis. The services of Court Interpreters Pro Tem are needed at various court locations, including: San Bernardino, Joshua Tree, Victorville, Fontana, Barstow, Big Bear, Needles, and Rancho Cucamonga. Certified Pro Tem Rates: $175.00- $350.00 daily or as appropriate based on the needs of the Court. Court Interpreters Pro Tem perform a wide variety of language interpretation activities for the Superior Courts of California and for parties to proceedings, including witnesses, defendants, attorneys, other court personnel and the public. Court Interpreters Pro Tem are scheduled upon the daily needs of the court, notification of availability to work and indicated geographical preferences. The Court Services Coordinator or designee within each court location is responsible for scheduling coverage as needed. This opportunity requires the ability to concentrate and deliver interpreting services in a busy and fast-paced environment. Court interpreting requires the ability to adjust to speakers with differing voices and accents at varying rates of speed. Interpreters come into contact with a wide variety of people from differing educational and economic backgrounds. Travel within the county is required. The Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino is an Equal Opportunity Employer- M/F/D/V.

Requirements

Possession of a valid certificate as a "Certified Court Interpreter" or "Registered Court Interpreter" issued by the Judicial Council of California on behalf of the State of California.
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 assignment-related essential functions.
Applicants must submit a copy of their current Judicial Council badge or the completed INT-110 form with their application for consideration.
All employees are fingerprinted and must pass a background check.
Stamina to sit and/or stand and concentrate for extended periods; corrected hearing and vision to normal range.

Nice To Haves

Interested applicants who do not meet these minimum qualifications may submit the Judicial Council form INT-110.

Responsibilities

Interpret from and into English and the applicable non-English language using sight, simultaneous, and consecutive modes at court proceedings and for other court-related departments at the direction of the court.
Abide by the standards of Professional Conduct for Court Interpreters as per California Rule of Court, rule 2.890.
Notify the court of any issues or situations that may impede the interpreter's performance.
Submit a Daily Activity Log detailing the services performed during each assignment.