Interpreter; Hindi
Job in
California, Moniteau County, Missouri, 65018, USA
Listing for:
San Bernardino Superior Court
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-02
Job specializations:
-
Language/Bilingual
Interpreter, Bilingual
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly
USD
60000.00
80000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: INTERPRETER (HINDI)
Location: CaliforniaTurn your language skills into impact — The San Bernardino Superior Court is seeking a dedicated Hindi Interpreter (Punjabi fluency a plus!)
The successful candidate will serve all San Bernardino court locations and other California courts on cross-assignment at the direction of the court.
About the Position
Performs a wide variety of language interpretation activities on 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.
Distinguishing Characteristics
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 in this classification also perform sight translation (reading written texts and giving an oral translation of text) as needed.
Duties
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 for the benefit of the court of documents including, but not limited to, 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 interpreters' performance.Researches and understands terminology used in court and functions of the court which may include but not limited to 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 processes documents related to interpretation.Certification Requirements
- Possess and maintain 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 on behalf of the State of California.
Application Requirements Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the required application and supplemental application.
Human Resources will review applications to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications; therefore, it is to your benefit to include all pertinent work experience. When listing court experience, please include dates and classification of each position held, if more than one.
Selection Process
Applications will be reviewed to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for this position.Candidates' supplemental question responses may be evaluated and ranked. Depending on the number of applications, assessments, and/or screening interviews may be conducted.Candidates who are successful in step 2 will be placed on the eligible list and may be considered for an interview. Placement on the eligible list does not guarantee an interview or employment.All candidates will be notified via email of their status at each step of the process. Additional steps in the selection process may include a background check and reference check.
Required Skills and Knowledge
Orally convey the meaning from and into English and the applicable non‑English language by interpreting in the simultaneous, consecutive, and sight translation modes; the meaning must be conveyed accurately, not editing, summarizing, adding meaning, or omitting.Correct usage of grammar and vocabulary of English and non‑English language specified, provided the source language speaker in using correct grammar & vocabulary.Ability to remain impartial. The ability to interpret accurately and remain impartial including in sometimes adversarial and emotionally charged situations.Knowledge and understanding of legal concepts and forensic…
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