Courtroom Interpreter Pro Tempore

Fresno Superior Court; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fresno Superior Court is seeking a qualified Court Interpreter to provide language interpretation for proceedings, witnesses, defendants, attorneys, and the public. The role involves consecutive, simultaneous, and sight translation as needed, and requires accuracy, impartiality, and familiarity with legal terminology.

Responsibilities include reviewing dockets, communicating with judges and court staff, and performing related interpretation tasks.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid Certified Court Interpreter Certificate or court interpreter registration.
• Ability to interpret English and the non-English language in simultaneous, consecutive, and sight translation modes.

Responsibilities

• Interpret courtroom proceedings and for court-related departments.
• Provide sight translations of documents for the court.
• Interpret for judges, attorneys, court staff, and other court personnel.
• Notify the court of issues or situations that may impede performance.
• Research terminology and functions of the court.
• Review daily docket and complete daily activity logs.

Skills

Simultaneous interpretation

Consecutive interpretation

Sight translation

Legal terminology

Impartiality

Professional conduct

Education

Court interpreter certificate

Tools

Court interpreting equipment

Job description

The Fresno Superior Court is seeking a qualified Court Interpreter to provide language interpretation for proceedings, witnesses, defendants, attorneys, and the public. The role involves consecutive, simultaneous, and sight translation as needed, and requires accuracy, impartiality, and familiarity with legal terminology.

Responsibilities include reviewing dockets, communicating with judges and court staff, and performing related interpretation tasks.