Punjabi Interpreter-Intermittent, Part-Time; IPT

Interpreter, Intermittent, Part-time

Below is the website with information on becoming a court certified Interpreter:

This classification is compensated at half‑day rates (up to 4 hours) and full‑day rates (up to 8 hours).

Pay rates:

• Full day – Step 1: $45.34, Step 2: $46.68, Step 3: $48.10, Step 4: $49.55
• Half day – Step 1: $50.28, Step 2: $51.78, Step 3: $53.35, Step 4: $54.95

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

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 perform consecutive and simultaneous interpretation of courtroom proceedings and other related interpreting services as needed, and also perform sight translation as required.

• Interpret 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 court’s direction.
• Make sight translations of documents for the benefit of the court, including court petitions, reports, waivers, felony disposition statement forms, and other documents.
• Interpret for judges, attorneys, court staff, and other court‑related departments at the court’s direction.
• Notify the court of any issues or situations that may impede performance.
• Research and understand terminology used in court, including legal, technological, scientific, and/or medical terminology.
• Review the daily docket and receive daily calendar assignments from the Trial Court Interpreter Coordinator (or other) and accurately complete daily activity logs and other required documentation.
• Perform 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 an equivalent, or the ability to use 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 registration as a Court Interpreter by the Judicial Council of California.

• Orally convey meaning from and into English and the applicable non‑English language by interpreting in the simultaneous, consecutive, and sight translation modes without editing, summarizing, adding meaning, or omitting.
• Use correct grammar and vocabulary of English and the non‑English language when the source language speaker uses correct grammar and vocabulary.
• Interpret accurately and remain impartial in adversarial and emotionally charged situations.
• Understand legal concepts and forensic terminology in both English and the non‑English language(s).
• Be familiar with the general range of regional and cultural variations in the specified language and conduct ongoing research into terminology variations.
• Use office equipment, including computer, telephone, and copiers, as required; use 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.
• Know and adhere to interpreter ethics and standards 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.

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