Court Interpreter Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Possess and maintain 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 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.

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.