Court Interpreter (Cantonese) Full-Time/Pro Tempore



Job Details

Court Interpreter (Cantonese) Full-Time/Pro Tempore
Employer

Superior Court of California, County of Alameda

Salary

$76,419.20 - $92,892.80 Annually

Location

County of Alameda, CA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

01267

Division

Interpreters

Unit

Interpreter Services Unit

Opening Date

01/10/2017

Closing Date

Continuous

Job Description

The Superior Court is accepting applications for the position of Court Interpreter. Under general supervision of the Interpreter Services Manager, the Court Interpreter provides an essential public service, giving assistance to LEP (Limited English Proficiency) parties; performs a wide variety of language interpretation activities for the court and for parties to proceedings, other court personnel and the public; and performs other related duties as assigned.

The Court is seeking to hire one full-time Cantonese Court Interpreter, but will also consider applications for Cantonese Court Interpreter Pro Tempore appointments. This position may be assigned to work in any court location, including Alameda, Berkeley, Fremont, Hayward, Oakland, Pleasanton and San Leandro.

Examples of Duties

May include but are not limited to the following:

1. Interprets from and into English and Cantonese language using simultaneous and consecutive modes at court proceedings and for other court-related departments at the direction of the court.

2. Performs sight translations for the benefit of the court of documents, including court petitions, reports, waivers, felony disposition statement forms and other documents.

3. Interprets for judges, attorneys, court staff and other court-related departments at the direction of the court.

4. Interprets between languages in court proceedings.

5. Brings to the court's attention any items that may impede the interpreter's performance.

6. Researches and understands legal terminology used in court and functions of the court.

7. Receives daily calendar assignments from the Interpreter Services Manager or designee and accurately completes daily activity logs or other documentation as required.

8. Performs other language interpretation duties as assigned, such as interpreting for court staff providing general court information at an information counter to the LEP (Limited English Proficiency) public. Processes documents related to interpretation.

9. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience:

A Court Interpreter must comply with the employment eligibility provisions set forth in Government Code Section 71802.

AND

Certificate:

Possession of a valid certification as a "Certified Cantonese Court Interpreter" issued by the Judicial Council of California on behalf of the State of California.

Written and oral fluency in the Mandarin language and possession of valid certification as a "Certified Mandarin Court Interpreter" is highly desirable.

License

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 essential functions.
 

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of: professional ethics and standards for court interpreters, as stipulated in California Rules of Court Rules, 984.4, Professional Conduct for Interpreters; legal concepts and forensic terminology in both English and non-English language specified; general range of regional ad cultural variations in the specified language; correct usage of grammar and vocabulary of English and non-English language specified; an principles of effective public and community relations.

Ability to: convey meaning from and into English and the applicable non-English language by interpreting in the simultaneous, consecutive and sight translation modes; understand and adhere to California statutes, rules of Court and applicable personnel rules concerning court interpretation; convey accurately, not editing, summarizing, adding meaning or omitting; interpret accurately and remain impartial in some adversarial and emotionally charged situations; conduct ongoing research into variations in terminology and usage of specified language; interact professionally and cooperatively ; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with individuals from varying socioeconomic backgrounds; and use office equipment, including computer, telephone and copiers.


  • Retirement: Participation in the Alameda County Employees' Retirement Association (ACERA), a 1937 Act Retirement Plan.

  • Deferred Compensation Plan: Employees may contribute annually to a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan.

  • Medical/Dental: Effective January 1, 2010, all employees will be responsible for a portion of the health and dental premiums.

  • Life Insurance: A term life insurance policy of $15,000 with the option of purchasing additional supplemental insurance.

  • Educational Stipend: The Court provides 100% reimbursement of the expense for job-related educational courses up to a maximum of $650.

  • Vacation: 10 days annually for the first 4 years of service, 15 days after 4 years, and up to 25 days after 20 years.

  • Holidays: 13 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays (first year hired before July 1)

  • Sick Leave: Accrual of 13 days per year.

    Note: Benefits premiums for part-time status are pro-rated by the number of hours regularly worked.

  • 01
    Do you possess a valid certificate as a "Certified Cantonese Court Interpreter" issued by the Judicial Council of California on behalf of the State of California?
    • Yes
    • No
    02
    If you possess a valid certificate as a "Certified Cantonese Court Interpreter", please provide the certificate number and a copy.

    * Required Question

    Employer
    Superior Court of California, County of Alameda
    Address
    1225 Fallon Street, Room 105

    Oakland, California, 94612
    Phone
    General (510) 891-6084

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