Bilingual Court Interpreter - Simultaneous Translation

Superior Court of California, County of Napa; Napa (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Superior Court of California, County of Napa seeks a qualified interpreter to perform courtroom interpretation services in English and the applicable non-English language. The role includes simultaneous and consecutive interpretation, sight translation, and providing court information to the public.

The position requires knowledge of legal terminology, adherence to court ethics, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with travel within the county as needed.

Qualifications

• Interpreting in simultaneous and consecutive modes in court settings.
• Sight translation of court documents and forms.
• Knowledge of legal terminology and court procedures.

Responsibilities

• Interpret in simultaneous or consecutive modes in court proceedings.
• Provide sight translations of documents for the court.
• Interpret for judges, attorneys, court staff and related departments.
• Receive daily calendar assignments and complete activity logs.
• Identify items that may impede interpretation performance.
• Provide general court information and process interpretation-related documents.

Skills

Bilingual interpretation

Court interpretation ethics

Consecutive & simultaneous

Education

Certified Court Interpreter certificate

Job description

Superior Court of California, County of Napa seeks a qualified interpreter to perform courtroom interpretation services in English and the applicable non-English language. The role includes simultaneous and consecutive interpretation, sight translation, and providing court information to the public.

The position requires knowledge of legal terminology, adherence to court ethics, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with travel within the county as needed.