Court Interpreter (Cantonese/English, 620C)

Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan

Deferred compensation savings program

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Floating holidays and holiday pay

Job summary

The Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco, invites applications from Cantonese/English Court Interpreters certified by the State of California for a full-time permanent position to perform a wide variety of interpreting and translating activities for the court and for persons doing business with the court. Final filing date: Open until filled.

Employment includes a generous benefits package and a biweekly compensation range of $3,306.15 to $4,018.29, equivalent to

Qualifications

• Valid Certificate as a "Certified Court Interpreter" issued by the Judicial Council of California on behalf of the State of California.
• One year of the equivalent of full-time experience acting as an interpreter‑translator in a courtroom or in a business environment.

Responsibilities

• Interpret from Cantonese to English and vice versa using simultaneous, consecutive, and sight translation modes at court proceedings and for court-related departments.
• Provide sight translations of documents such as petitions, reports, waivers, and forms for the court.
• Interpret for judges, attorneys, court staff, and other court-related departments as directed by the court.

Skills

Cantonese-English bilingual

Interpreting (simultaneous)

Interpreting (consecutive)

Sight translation

Legal terminology familiarity

Job description

Description

The Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco, invites applications from Cantonese/English Court Interpreters certified by the State of California who are interested in a full-time permanent position to perform a wide variety of interpreting and translating activities for the court, and for persons doing business with the court; and to perform other job-related duties as required.

This selection process is being conducted in accordance with San Francisco Superior Court Personnel Rule 4. An eligibility list will not be established.

FINAL FILING DATE: Open until filled.

Compensation

$3,306.15 - $4,018.29 biweekly ($85,960 - $104,475 annually)

Benefits

The Court offers a generous benefits package including a variety of health and dental insurance plans, a contributory retirement plan, a deferred compensation savings program, paid vacation, sick leave, floating holidays and holiday pay.

Examples of Duties

• Interprets from and into Cantonese and English 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, bringing 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 San Francisco Superior Court Interpreter Supervisor and accurately completes daily activity logs, or other documentation as required.
• Performs other language interpretation duties as assigned, such as providing sight translation of short documents.

Work is performed in an office and courtroom environment; continuous contact with judges, staff, attorneys, litigants, community groups, and the general public.

Physical Requirements

Sit for extended periods; frequently stand for extended periods; frequently walk, bend, stoop, lift, and stretch; manual dexterity and eye‑hand coordination as required for the specific language used; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication, litigants and the public; use of office equipment, as required by the assignment.

Qualifications

All applicants must possess a valid Certificate as a "Certified Court Interpreter" issued by the Judicial Council of California on behalf of the State of California. Information on how to become certified can be obtained at: http://www.courts.ca.gov/programs-interpreters.htm.

One year of the equivalent of full-time experience acting as an interpreter‑translator in a courtroom or in a business environment.

Knowledge Of

• Legal terminology and functions used in court.
• Correct usage of grammar, spelling and punctuation of English and Cantonese.
• Interpreter ethics, standards and techniques.
• Legal clerical office practices, procedures and policies.

Ability To

• Orally convey the meaning from and into English and Cantonese by interpreting in the simultaneous, consecutive, and sight translation modes. The meaning must be conveyed accurately, not editing, summarizing, adding meaning, or omitting.
• Convey the meaning of the text from and into English and Cantonese by written translation.
• Comprehend and retain dialogue in both languages at the same rate and in a manner consistent with courtroom procedures.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with judges, attorneys, witnesses, other court personnel, supervisors and co-workers.
• Learn and apply a variety of court procedures and practices.
• Follow instructions.

Other Appointment Information

Employment is subject to security clearance. Any false statement or omission of material fact may cause forfeiture of employment. Information presented on employment applications, resumes, and attachments, and during the selection process is subject to verification. Employees are prohibited from engaging in activities which conflict with the interests of the Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco.

Immigration laws require that all employees hired after November 6, 1986, must provide proof of work eligibility. At the time of appointment to a position, all applicants must possess a valid Social Security number, and will be required to present original documents which verify citizenship or legal alien status as well as identity (such as a social security card and driver's license, or a green card and a driver's license, or a valid U.S. passport).

THE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO, IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. APPLICANTS SHALL NOT BE FAVORED OR DISCRIMINATED AGAINST BECAUSE OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, GENDER, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ANCESTRY, CITIZENSHIP, AGE, MARITAL STATUS, PHYSICAL DISABILITY, MENTAL DISABILITY, MEDICAL CONDITION, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENETIC INFORMATION, UNION ACTIVITY, POLITICAL AFFILIATION, OR OTHER NON-MERIT FACTOR.

For questions on the above information, contact the Human Resources Office of the Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco, [phone].