Intermittent Interpreter - Spanish

About the role

Intermittent Interpreters provide simultaneous and consecutive interpreting services during court proceedings as parties and witnesses testify, or when attorneys present oral arguments and motions. They may also assist court staff with interpreting in a customer service setting and provide sight translations as needed. Work occurs in courtroom or office settings with significant contact with judges, court staff, attorneys, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Provide simultaneous and consecutive interpreting services in Spanish during court proceedings.
• Assist court staff with interpreting in customer service settings.
• Provide sight translations as needed.
• Work in courtroom or office settings, interacting with judges, court staff, attorneys, and the public.

Requirements

• Possess a valid and current certification as a “Certified Court Interpreter” in Spanish issued by the Judicial Council of California.
• Submit proof of certification (PDF/JPEG) with the application or deliver a copy to Human Resources.

Skills

• Ability to accurately provide simultaneous and consecutive interpreting services in Spanish.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with court staff and law enforcement personnel.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.
• Maintain a neutral, non‑bias position while interpreting.

Benefits

• Eligible for Social Security coverage.
• Eligible for Workers' Compensation coverage.

Pay

Paid $47.20 per hour, with a four‑hour minimum guarantee of paid time (provided the interpreter agrees to be available for the full half‑day session); additional hours are paid hourly beyond the guaranteed minimum.

Schedule

Work on an as‑needed basis with no set schedule; interpreters may accept or reject assignments without limitation within a calendar year and may be assigned to any court location based on daily needs.