Courtroom Spanish Interpreter - Consecutive & Simultaneous

Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo; California (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo is seeking a qualified interpreter to provide interpretation services in court proceedings. This role requires performing consecutive and simultaneous interpretation for judges, attorneys, witnesses, and defendants, as well as sight translations of court documents.

You will work under the Trial Court Interpreter Coordinator and must maintain high standards of confidentiality and impartiality.

Qualifications

• Must possess valid Certified Court Interpreter certificate.
• Knowledge of legal terminology and court procedures.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced courtroom environment.
• Willingness to travel within the county and cross assignments.

Responsibilities

• Provide consecutive and simultaneous interpretation in proceedings.
• Perform sight translations of documents for the court.
• Assist judges, attorneys, and court staff as needed.
• Maintain daily activity logs and use court equipment.
• Adhere to professional ethics and confidentiality.

Skills

Interpreting

Consecutive interpretation

Simultaneous interpretation

Sight translation

Ethics and impartiality

Communication with diverse groups

Education

Certified Court Interpreter

Tools

Transmitter/receiver

Court interpreting equipment

Job description

The Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo is seeking a qualified interpreter to provide interpretation services in court proceedings. This role requires performing consecutive and simultaneous interpretation for judges, attorneys, witnesses, and defendants, as well as sight translations of court documents.

You will work under the Trial Court Interpreter Coordinator and must maintain high standards of confidentiality and impartiality.