On-Call Court Interpreter - Shape Access to Justice

San Bernardino Superior Court; California; On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

San Bernardino Superior Court is seeking an On-Call Intermittent Court Interpreter to bridge language gaps in court proceedings. The role involves consecutive and simultaneous interpretation, sight translations, and interaction with judges, attorneys, and staff across various court departments.

The position emphasizes impartiality, familiarity with legal terminology, and the ability to work in a fast-paced courtroom environment on an on-call basis. Travel within the county may be required.

Qualifications

• Interpreting in consecutive, simultaneous, and sight translation modes with accuracy and without omitting meaning.
• Knowledge of grammar and vocabulary in English and target language.
• Remain impartial in all proceedings, even in adversarial settings.
• Understand legal concepts and forensic terminology in the specified language.
• Research terminology variations for accuracy in court contexts.
• Operate office equipment and court interpretation hardware as directed by the court.
• Comply with California Rules of Court 984.4 and professional conduct standards.

Responsibilities

• Interprets in English and the non-English language for court proceedings and related departments.
• Performs sight translations of petitions, reports, forms, and other documents.
• Interprets for judges, attorneys, and court staff as directed.
• Notifies the court of issues that may impede performance.
• Receives daily calendar assignments and completes activity logs.
• Provides general court information to the public when needed.
• Performs other interpretation duties as assigned.

Skills

Consecutive interpretation

Simultaneous interpretation

Sight translation

Legal terminology

Impartiality and ethics

Interpersonal communication

Job description

San Bernardino Superior Court is seeking an On-Call Intermittent Court Interpreter to bridge language gaps in court proceedings. The role involves consecutive and simultaneous interpretation, sight translations, and interaction with judges, attorneys, and staff across various court departments.

The position emphasizes impartiality, familiarity with legal terminology, and the ability to work in a fast-paced courtroom environment on an on-call basis. Travel within the county may be required.