Spanish Interpreter

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A resume is required but will not be considered in lieu of a completed application.

Title: Interpreter, Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Hourly rates range from $45.34 (Step
1) to $49.55 (Step
4). Annual salary ranges from $3,627.20 (Step
1) to $ (Step
4).

Performs a wide variety of language interpretation activities on an assigned and as needed basis for the Superior Courts of California and for parties to proceedings, including witnesses, defendants, attorneys, other court personnel, and the public.

This is a single level classification. Employees in this classification perform consecutive and simultaneous interpretation of courtroom proceedings and other related interpreting services as needed. Employees also perform sight translation as needed.

• Interprets from and into English and the applicable non-English language using simultaneous and consecutive modes at court proceedings and for other court-related departments at the direction of the court.
• Makes sight translations of documents for the benefit of the court including court petitions, reports, waivers, felony disposition statement forms, and other documents.
• Interprets for judges, attorneys, court staff, and other court-related departments at the direction of the court.
• Notifies the court of any issues or situations that may impede the interpreter's performance.
• Researches and understands terminology used in court and functions of the court including legal, technological, scientific, and/or medical terminology.
• Reviews the daily docket and receives daily calendar assignments from the Trial Court Interpreter Coordinator (or other) and accurately completes daily activity logs or other documentation as required.
• Performs other language interpretation duties as assigned, such as providing general court information at an information counter to the non-English speaking public and processing documents related to interpretation.

A valid Class  C  driver's license, or the equivalent, or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

Possession of a valid Certificate as a  Certified Court Interpreter  issued by the Judicial Council of California on behalf of the State of California, or registered as a Court Interpreter by the Judicial Council of California.

• Orally convey the meaning from and into English and the applicable non-English language by interpreting in simultaneous, consecutive, and sight translation modes; the meaning must be conveyed accurately, not edited, summarized, added, or omitted.
• Correctly use grammar and vocabulary of English and the non-English language specified, provided the source language speaker uses correct grammar and vocabulary.
• Interpret accurately and remain impartial including in adversarial and emotionally charged situations.
• Knowledge and understanding of legal concepts and forensic terminology in both English and the non-English language(s).
• Familiarity with the general range of regional and cultural variations in the specified language and the ability to conduct ongoing research into variations in terminology and usage of the specified language.
• Use office equipment, including computer, telephone, and copiers, as required by the assignment; use of transmitter and receiver equipment provided by the court for simultaneous interpretation.
• Understand and adhere to California statutes, Rules of Court, and applicable personnel rules concerning court interpretation.
• Knowledge of and adherence to interpreter ethics and standards as stipulated in California Rules of Court Rule 984.4, Professional Conduct for Interpreters.
• Interact professionally and cooperatively with those contacted in the course of work.

Convictions, depending on type, number, and date, may be disqualifying. Court employees shall be subject to a modified background investigation and fingerprinting. False statements or omission of facts regarding background or employment history may result in disqualification or dismissal.

The Superior Court of California, County of Fresno is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process may contact the Human Resources Department at  or via email at  Individuals with hearing and/or speech impairments may also contact Human Resources for this position through the use of the California Relay Service by dialing 711.