Intermittent, Part-Time Interpreter Punjabi

Description 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.

• Interprets from and into English and the applicable non-English language using simultaneous and consecutive modes at courtroom 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, 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 interpreter’s performance.
• Researches and understands terminology used in court and functions of the court which may include but not be 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 processing documents related to interpretation.

• 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 on behalf of the State of California.
• Possession of a valid Class “C” California driver’s license, if required.
• Stamina to sit and/or stand and concentrate for extended periods; corrected hearing and vision to a normal range.

• Orally convey the meaning from and into English and the applicable non-English language by interpreting in the simultaneous, consecutive, and sight translation modes, ensuring accuracy without editing, summarizing, adding meaning, or omitting content.
• Use correct grammar and vocabulary of English and the non-English language, provided 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 regional and cultural variations in the specified language.
• 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.
• Operate 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.
• Follow interpreter ethics and standards as stipulated in California Rules of Court 984.4, Professional Conduct for Interpreters.
• Interact professionally and cooperatively with those contacted during work.

Work is performed in the courtroom and related court facilities and includes contact with judges, staff, attorneys, and the public. The position requires the ability to concentrate and deliver interpreting services in a busy and fast-paced environment. Courtroom interpreting requires the ability to adjust to speakers with differing voices and accents at varying rates of speed. Interpreters come into contact with a wide variety of people from differing educational and economic backgrounds.

Travel within the county is required; if cross assignments are accepted, travel between counties may be required.

Employment is contingent upon the provision of appropriate identifying documents to certify eligibility to work in the United States. Continuation of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background (fingerprint) check that will be conducted upon reporting to work.