Interpreter - B (Desert)

Superior Court of California, County of Riverside; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual merit increases

Medical, dental, vision insurance

CalPERS pension

Job summary

Riverside Superior Court requests qualified interpreters for Spanish interpretation in court proceedings. The ideal candidate must hold a valid Certified Court Interpreter certificate issued by the Judicial Council of California and be able to travel within the assigned region, including Riverside County.

The position may provide support to the Desert Region (Blythe, Indio, Palm Springs) and requires participation in the full interview and selection process.

Qualifications

• Must hold and maintain a valid Certified Court Interpreter certificate from the Judicial Council of California.

Responsibilities

• Provide Spanish language interpretation services for the Riverside Superior Court and parties to proceedings.

Skills

Spanish interpretation

Certified Court Interpreter

Travel ability

Job description

If you are looking for rewarding work or to build a successful career in the judiciary, the Riverside Superior Court has a place for you!

We have an opportunity for an Interpreter. We are seeking qualified individuals to perform Spanish language interpretation services for the Superior Court of California and for parties to proceedings. The ideal candidate shall possess and maintain a valid certificate as a "Certified Court Interpreter" issued by the Judicial Council of California on behalf of the State of California.

This position requires travel within an assigned geographic region, however may also require travel throughout Riverside County.

This position will provide support to the Desert Region which includes Blythe, Indio and Palm Springs courthouses.

For a complete list of the qualifications and essential duties, please refer to the job description.

Riverside is the fourth largest county in California and the 10th largest in the United States. There are fourteen court facilities spanning 7,300 square miles that serves 2.4 million residents. The courts and its employees hold a unique role in the public sector. The mission of the Riverside Superior Court is, "...in a fair, accessible, effective, and efficient manner, resolve disputes arising under the law and interpret and apply the law consistently, impartially, and independently to protect the rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitutions of California and of the United States."

At Riverside Superior Court, we reward hard work and dedication!

We offer:

• Annual merit increases for satisfactory job performance
• A robust benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
• A pension plan provided by the California Public Employer's Retirement System also known as CalPERS. You will contribute between 7% and 8% of your biweekly pay, depending on your membership status
• Optional deferred compensation programs
• Generous leave accruals
• Fourteen (14) paid holidays
• Bereavement leave
• Tuition discounts
• Qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) or Temporary Expanded PSLF (TEPSLF) Certification

All applicants are required to submit a completed online application and supplemental questionnaire. To learn more about how to create an application, click HERE.

Résumés will not be accepted in lieu of the required application and supplemental questionnaire. Human Resources will review applications to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications; therefore, it is to your benefit to include all current and previous related work experience. When listing Court experience, please include dates and classification of each position held, if more than one.

Selection Procedures: This recruitment will remain open until the needs of the Court have been met and may close at any time. However, the deadline to apply for first round consideration is Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at 11:59 PM PST.

Step I: All applications will be reviewed to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications; those qualified candidates may be referred to step II in the selection process.

Step II: Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications may be reviewed by the Subject Matter Expert(s). Successful candidates may be invited to participate in the examination process.

Step III: Those candidates that are successful in the previous step may be invited to take a pass/fail assessment. Those candidates passing the examination may be referred to step IV in the selection process.

Step IV: Those candidates successful in the previous step, may be invited to participate in an oral panel interview exam (weight 100%) conducted in person or virtually using Zoom. Those candidates who are successful in the interview may be placed on an eligible list. Placement on an eligible list is not a guarantee of employment.

Additional steps for the selection process may include a drug test, background and reference checks.

Status Notifications You will be notified by email and/or text message during the process of this recruitment through governmentjobs.com. Please check your email spam/junk folders and accept emails ending with governmentjobs.com and riverside.courts.ca.gov. If your information changes, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com.

Reasonable Accommodations Riverside Superior Court provides reasonable accommodations upon request for applicants with disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department at 951-777-3017 or [e-mail] if you feel you will need an accommodation for any aspect of the selection process. The Human Resources Department requests that it be advised of special needs at least five days prior to the examination so that a reasonable accommodation may be made.

Unit: CWA; FLSA Status: Non-Exempt; Reports to: Court Services Supervisor; Amount of Travel Required: Up to 50%; Work Schedule: M-F 8 hrs. per day; Positions Supervised: None.