Court Interpreter; Part-Time

General Purpose

• This position is part-time. Part-time schedule may be determined by mutual agreement.

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, provide verbal interpretations of questions, testimony, arguments and other courtroom proceedings for defendants, judges, counsel, jurors, witnesses and others; sight translation of written materials and legal documents in the courtroom.

For a complete list of the qualifications and essential duties, please refer to the job description.

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to: consistent with requirements set by the State of California for a Certified Court Interpreter.

Valid Court Interpreter Certification from the Judicial Council of California. A valid California Class C driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the Court's vehicle insurance policy.

• Correct oral and written usage of English and a designated second language.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Legal procedures and terminology.
• Simultaneous, consecutive and sight translation techniques.
• Translation of street language including slang, profanity and colloquialisms.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Code of ethics and rules of confidentiality applicable to interpreting.

• Interpret verbal court proceedings including questions, testimony, arguments, and other audible exchanges in a court of law.
• Provide sight translation of written materials including reports, letters, legal documents and other items.
• Travel to branch courts to interpret proceedings for non-English speaking defendants.
• Read, write, translate and interpret English and a designated second language.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Stand in court for extended periods of time.
• Provide clear and accurate translations and interpretations of superior court proceedings.

Applications will be reviewed to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and have submitted required documents; eligible candidates may be invited to participate in an oral interview. Additional steps for the selection process will include a drug test, background and reference checks.

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The Court provides reasonable accommodations upon request for applicants with disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department at  or  if you feel you will need an accommodation for any aspect of the selection process. The Human Resources Department requests that it be advised of special needs at least five days prior so that a reasonable accommodation may be made.

The Court offers a competitive compensation package. Total compensation includes not only your salary, but also the benefits paid by the Court on your behalf. These Court provided benefits add significantly to the overall value of your compensation.

Health Insurance is available at a shared cost. The Court will subsidize a percentage of the medical premium and employee is responsible for the rest. The percentage subsidized by the Court depends on coverage plan chosen. Coverage is also available for registered domestic partners and eligible dependents at employee's expense.

Vision and Dental Insurance is optional and paid by the employee.

Basic life Insurance of $20,000.00 is paid by the Court. Optional Supplemental Life and Dependent Insurance is available at the employee's expense.

Long Term Disability Insurance is available at the employee's expense.

Worker's Compensation is paid by the Court.

State Disability Insurance is paid by employee at 1% rate up to $101,636 in wages.

Deferred Compensation (457(b) Plan) is available at the employee's expense.

Employee Assistance Program is paid by the Court.

Tuition Reimbursement up to…