Certified Spanish Court Interpreter

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara is seeking an interpreter to provide language interpretation in court proceedings, translating questions, testimony, and documents between English and a non-English language.

The role requires accuracy, impartiality, and familiarity with court procedures. You will work under supervision, with travel within the county and routine paperwork to support judicial processes.

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret English and non-English language in simultaneous, consecutive, and sight translation modes.
• Ability to convey meaning accurately without editing or omitting.
• Use correct grammar and vocabulary in both languages specified.
• Knowledge of culture and customs of language communities.
• Ability to travel within the county and use court equipment as required.
• Adherence to California Rules of Court and interpreter ethics.

Responsibilities

• Interpret spoken language between court participants in English and the non-English language.
• Perform sight translations of documents for the court.
• Interpret for judges, attorneys, court staff, and others as assigned.
• Explain court procedures to non-English speakers as directed.
• Complete daily activity logs and related paperwork.

Skills

Consecutive interpretation

Simultaneous interpretation

Sight translation

Court terminology

Impartiality

Job description

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara is seeking an interpreter to provide language interpretation in court proceedings, translating questions, testimony, and documents between English and a non-English language.

The role requires accuracy, impartiality, and familiarity with court procedures. You will work under supervision, with travel within the county and routine paperwork to support judicial processes.