Court Interpreter - Spanish-Only (Regular Part-time or Full-Time)



Job Details

Court Interpreter - Spanish-Only (Regular Part-time or Full-Time)
Employer

Superior Court, County of Santa Clara

Salary

$76,419.20 Annually

Location

CA 95113, CA

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

17/1800153

Department

Criminal & Traffic

Opening Date

01/18/2018

Closing Date

Continuous

Definition/Description


APPLICATION DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Court Interpreters provide an essential public service, giving assistance to non-English speaking parties. They perform a wide variety of language interpretation activities on an assigned and as needed basis for the court and for parties to proceedings, other court personnel and the public and perform other job related duties.  Employment is for no predetermined period of time.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
This recruitment requires the submission of an on-line application.  To apply, go to: http://www.scscourt.org/jobs.  No paper applications will be accepted.

An electronic copy of your Resume and your certification 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 must also be submitted as an attachment to this application submission. 

Typical Tasks/Representative Duties

  • 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, waivers, felony disposition statement forms, and other documents.
  • Interprets for judges, attorneys, court staff, and other court-related departments at the direction of the court.
  • Interprets between languages in court proceedings.
  • Bring 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.
  • Receives daily calendar assignments from the Trial Court Interpreter Coordinator or Supervisor and accurately completes daily activity logs, or other documentation as required.

Employment Standards/Typical Qualifications


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Certificates and Licenses:

Certificate:
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.

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.
 

Ability to:
Requires the ability to concentrate and deliver interpreting services in a busy and fast-paced environment. Courtroom interpreting requires the ability to adjust to speakers with differing voices and accents at varying rates of speed. Travel within the county is required. Ability to interact professionally and cooperatively with those contacted in the course of work, ability to use office equipment, including computer, telephone and copiers.

Knowledge of:
Interpreter ethics and standards, as stipulated in California Rules of Court, Rule 984.4 Professional Conduct of Interpreters and correct usage of grammar.

Supplemental Information


BENEFITS*:

  • Thirteen (13) paid holidays;
  • Vacation and sick leave accruals;
  • Paid personal leave;
  • Commuter Benefits Program;
  • Educational Reimbursement Program;
  • Membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS);
  • Choices of health, dental, vision plans and basic life insurance; and
  • Optional plans such as deferred compensation program, long-term disability, and supplemental life insurance.

* Benefits are pro-rated for regular part-time positions.

EXAMINATION:
A screening panel will be convened to select those applicants deemed most qualified to participate in a written and/or oral examination.  The examination process will include one or more of the following: application appraisal; written examination; oral examination.

The Court provides reasonable accommodations for applicants challenged with disabilities. If you are challenged with a disability as defined by the Federal Americans with Disabilities Act or the California Fair Employment and Housing Act and will be requesting an accommodation for the application process, please contact Sulakshna Chauhan at schauhan@scscourt.org or (408) 882-2747, to discuss your request. TDD communication is available by calling (408) 882-2787.
 
The Court must verify the identity and employment authorization of all new employees to comply with the 1986 Immigration Reform & Control Act. This verification is required only after an offer of employment has been made. For further information regarding the required verification, please contact Human Resources at 408-882-2747.

 

Regular full-time and regular part-time Court Interpreters may be eligible for certain types of benefits (p/t = pro-rated):

Life insurance, a choice of health and dental plans, a vision plan, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Intermittent Court Interpreters are not eligible for benefits.

Employer
Superior Court, County of Santa Clara
Address
Superior Court of CA, County of Santa Clara

San Jose, California, 95113

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