Court Interpreter - Spanish

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Are you seeking an opportunity to contribute to your community through a meaningful and prestigious career? The Superior Court is looking for dedicated professionals to join our team and uphold the values of justice and fairness for all.

• An Esteemed Profession:
  Working for the Superior Court is more than just a job-it's a calling to uphold the Constitution and provide equal protection under the law to everyone.
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Enjoy a competitive salary, health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as robust retirement plans to secure your future.
• Work-Life Balance:
  Benefit from paid time off, including holidays, vacation, and sick leave, ensuring time for personal and family commitments.
• Professional Development:
  Expand your career with training programs and opportunities for advancement within the organization.
• Community Impact:
  Be an integral part of a system that ensures justice, equity, and service to the community with integrity.
• Supportive Work Environment:
  Join a professional and inclusive workplace where every team member is valued.

Take pride in being part of an organization that plays a vital role in safeguarding the principles of justice and fairness. If you're ready to embark on a career that truly matters,

Not only is Humboldt Superior Court a great place to work and make a difference in the community but we have a generous benefits package. Our benefits include:

• CalPERS Public Retirement System (5 years vesting service required)
• Medical
• Retiree Medical Plan available upon retirement (5 years service required)
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Court Holidays (14 annually)
• 457(b) Pre-tax Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Reimbursement Program
• and more!

Job Title:

Certified Court Interpreter (Spanish)

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Reports to:

Assistant Operations Manager

Under general direction, Court Interpreters perform literal and general interpretation in Superior Court proceedings and interviews requiring fluency in English and a foreign language. Court Interpreters may also be called upon to provide site translations of court exhibits (reading written texts and giving an oral translation of text). This position may include scheduling other interpreters.

This classification performs duties as an interpreter in the courtroom and in other legal proceedings.

Individuals appointed to this classification must be certified as a Court Interpreter in the State of California.

(Essential duties may vary from position to position within this classification. Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the Court to be appropriate under applicable law.)

• Court Interpreters provide access to justice for non-English speakers in a variety of settings requiring fluency in English and a foreign language;
• Performs courtroom interpretation as assigned, by interpreting simultaneously and consecutively for the court and for defendants, victims, witnesses, attorneys and other parties to the proceedings;
• Interpret for other court-related departments from English to a foreign language at the direction of the court:
• Interprets and translates the administration of oaths by the appropriate court officer to witnesses, plaintiffs, defendants, etc.;
• Makes site translations of documents for the benefit of the court, including, but not limited to technical, medical, and legal documents, written evidence and correspondence, reading written texts and giving oral translations of texts as well as other documents as requested by the court and related personnel; and
• Interprets explanations of routine court procedures from attorneys and/or court staff for foreign language speaking persons in court; and
• Interprets and site translates at the counter as needed.

• Legal terminology;
• Courtroom procedures;
• Correct usage of grammar, spelling and punctuation of English and appropriate foreign language; interpreting techniques and ethics ;and
• Legal clerical office practices, procedures and policies.

• Speak, read, and write fluently in…