Court Interpreter (Spanish/English, 620C)

Examples of Duties

• Interprets from and into Spanish and English 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.
• Interprets between languages in court proceedings, and brings to the court's attention any items that may impede the interpreters' performance.
• Researches and understands legal terminology used in court and functions of the court.
• Receives daily calendar assignments from the San Francisco Court Interpreter Supervisor and accurately completes daily activity logs, or other documentation as required.
• Performs other language interpretation duties as assigned, such as providing sight translation of short documents.

Qualifications

• All applicants must possess a valid Certificate as a "Certified Court Interpreter" issued by the Judicial Council of California on behalf of the State of California.
• One year of the equivalent of full-time experience acting as an interpreter-translator in a courtroom or in a business environment.
• Knowledge of legal terminology and functions used in court.
• Correct usage of grammar, spelling and punctuation of English and Spanish.
• Interpreter ethics, standards and techniques.
• Legal clerical office practices, procedures and policies.
• Ability to orally convey the meaning from and into English and Spanish by interpreting in the simultaneous, consecutive, and sight translation modes.

Physical Requirements

• Sit for extended periods.
• Frequently stand for extended periods and frequently walk, bend, stoop, lift, and stretch.
• Manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination as required for the specific language used.
• Corrected hearing and vision to normal range.
• Verbal communication, litigants and the public.
• Use of office equipment as required by the assignment.

Compensation

$3,306.15 - $4,018.29 biweekly ($85,960 - $104,475 annually)

Benefits

• A variety of health and dental insurance plans.
• A contributory retirement plan.
• A deferred compensation savings program.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, floating holidays and holiday pay.

Selection Process

• Initial Screening
• Oral Interview

Other Appointment Information

• Employees are prohibited from engaging in activities which conflict with the interests of the Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco.
• Information presented on employment applications, resumes, and attachments, and during the selection process is subject to verification.
• Employment is subject to security clearance.
• Any false statement or omission of material fact may cause forfeiture of employment.

Supplemental Information

• To be considered for the position, applicants must submit ALL the following items:
• San Francisco Superior Court online employment application (fully completed).
• Resume.
• Copy of the applicant's State of California certification as a Court Interpreter.
• One-page cover letter explaining why the applicant is interested in the position, and briefly describing the experience and education applicable to the position.

Required Questions

• Are you currently licensed and in good standing as a Certified Spanish/English Court Interpreter with the State of California?
• How many years of full-time experience do you have acting as an interpreter-translator in a courtroom or in a business environment? (Please answer in decimal format, #.##)
• Are you currently employed by another Superior Court in California?