Spanish Certified Court Interpreter (Full-Time)

Superior-Court-of-California,-County-of-Monterey; Monterey (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Superior Courts of California, County of Monterey, is seeking a full-time court interpreter fluent in English and a non-English language to provide consecutive and simultaneous interpretation for court proceedings and related activities. Applicants must hold a valid Certified Court Interpreter certificate or be registered with the Judicial Council of California.

Responsibilities include sight translation, interpretation for judges and staff, and maintaining strict impartiality in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Possess and maintain a valid Certificate as a Certified Court Interpreter or be registered as a Court Interpreter by the Judicial Council of California.
• Experience with courtroom interpreting in English and another language as required.
• Knowledge of California court procedures and ethics for interpreters.

Responsibilities

• Interpret in simultaneous and consecutive modes at court proceedings and related departments.
• Provide sight translations of court documents when needed.
• Interpret for judges, attorneys, staff, and the public under court direction.
• Maintain accuracy, impartiality, and confidentiality in high-stress settings.
• Continually research terminology and usage for the specified language.

Skills

Consecutive interpretation

Simultaneous interpretation

Sight translation

Ethics and impartiality

Terminology research

Professional communication tools

Court procedures knowledge

Interpersonal interaction

Tools

Transmitter/receiver equipment

Office equipment (computer, copier, phone)

Job description

Superior Courts of California, County of Monterey, is seeking a full-time court interpreter fluent in English and a non-English language to provide consecutive and simultaneous interpretation for court proceedings and related activities. Applicants must hold a valid Certified Court Interpreter certificate or be registered with the Judicial Council of California.

Responsibilities include sight translation, interpretation for judges and staff, and maintaining strict impartiality in a fast-paced