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Under general supervision, Court Interpreters provide an essential public service, giving assistance to LEP (limited English Proficiency) parties. They perform a wide variety of language interpretation activities for the court and for parties in proceedings including witnesses, defendants, attorneys and for other court personnel and the public; and perform other job related duties as required.

**DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS**

This is a single journey 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 may also perform sight translation (reading written texts and giving an oral translation of text) as needed.

**Example Of Duties**

~~Positions in this class may perform any or all of the below listed duties. These should be interpreted as examples of the work, and should not be considered all-inclusive.~~

- 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.

-  Provides 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.

- Brings to the court's attention any items that may impede the interpreter's performance.

- Researches and understands legal terminology used in court and functions of the court which may include but not be limited to legal, technological, scientific and/or medical terminology.

- Receives daily calendar assignments from the Trial Court Interpreter Coordinator or

- Supervisor 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: ** 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.

**Other Requirements: ** A valid Class C California driver's license may be required to be eligible for consideration for certain assignments.

**Knowledge And Abilities**

**Knowledge of:**

- Interpreter ethics and professional standards, as stipulated in California Rules of Court, Rule 2.890 Professional Conduct of Interpreters.

- Correct usage of grammar and vocabulary of English and non-English language; wide range of vocabulary in English and the non-English language, including high and low registers including high and low registers.

- Legal concepts and forensic terminology in both English and non-English language as specified.

**Ability To**

- 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

- Concentrate and deliver accurate and complete interpreting services in a busy and fast-paced environment.

- Adjust to speakers with differing voices and accents at varying rates of speed.

- Adhere to California statutes, rules of court and applicable personnel rules concerning court interpretation.

- Travel within the county to offsite court facilities as needed for assignment.

- Interact professionally and cooperatively with those contacted in the course of work.

- Ability to use office equipment, including computer, telephone, and copiers and/or transmitter and receiver equipment provided by the court for simultaneous interpretation.

**PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS**

These positions typically work in an indoor, courtroom and/or office setting. Typical duties require the ability to sit and/or stand and concentrate for extended periods; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; hearing to understand conversations when background noise is present and to communicate with the public and court staff.

Working Environment: Work is performed in the courtroom and related court facilities and includes but is not limited to 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.

Work may include exposure to disturbing evidence and testimony. Graphic photographs of traumatic events such as murder or domestic violence, evidence such as syringes, drugs, chemicals, bodily fluids, and stained clothing. Tolerate exposure to allergens such as perfumes, dust, and various unpleasant odors such as unwashed clothing or persons or other materials.

Court Interpreter (Spanish)

**Compensation Note: The salary range below is reflective of Part-Time and Full-Time assignments.**

**Part Time: $45.86 - $55.75 Hourly**

**$3,668.80 -$4,460.00 Biweekly**

**$95,388.80 - $115,960.00 Annually**

**Full Time: $41.32 - $50.23 Hourly**

**$3,305.60 - $4,018.40 Biweekly**

**$85,945.60 - $104,478.40 Annually**

Under general supervision, Court Interpreters provide an essential public service, assisting LEP: (Limited English Proficiency) parties, witnesses, defendants, attorneys, court personnel, and the public by performing a wide variety of language interpretation activities for court-related proceedings.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Court Interpreter is a single journey-level classification. Employees in this classification perform consecutive and simultaneous interpretation of courtroom proceedings and other related interpreting services as needed and other duties as assigned. Employees in this classification may also perform sight translation (reading written texts and giving an oral translation of the text) as required.

~~Positions in this class may perform any or all of the below-listed duties. These should be interpreted as examples of the work and should not be considered all-inclusive.~~

- 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.

-  Provides sight translations of documents including, but not limited to, court petitions, reports, waivers, felony disposition statement forms, and other documents, for the benefit of the Court.

-  Interprets for judges, attorneys, court staff, and other court-related departments at the Court's direction.

- Alerts the Court of impediments to interpreter's performance.

- Researches and understands legal terminology used in Court and functions of the Court, including but not limited to legal, technological, scientific, and medical terminology.

- Receives daily calendar assignments from the Trial Court Interpreter Coordinator or Scheduler.

- Accurately completes and submits daily activity logs or other documentation as required and directed.

- 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: ** 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.

**Other Requirements: ** A valid Class C California driver's license may be required to be eligible for consideration for certain assignments.

**Knowledge Of**

- As stipulated in California Rules of Court, Interpreter ethics and professional standards rule 2.890 Professional Conduct of Interpreters.

- Correct usage of grammar and vocabulary of English and non-English language; wide range of vocabulary in English and the non-English language, including high and low registers:

- Legal concepts and forensic terminology in both English and non-English language as specified.

**Ability To**

- Orally convey the meaning from and into English and the applicable non-English language by interpreting in the simultaneous, consecutive, and sight translation modes; interpretation must be precisely expressed without editing, summarizing, adding, or omitting original meaning.

- Concentrate and deliver accurate and complete interpreting services in a busy and fast-paced environment.

- Adjust to speakers with different voices and accents at varying rates of speed.

- Adhere to California statutes, rules of Court, and applicable personnel rules concerning court interpretation.

- Travel within the county to offsite court facilities as needed for an assignment.

- Interact professionally and cooperatively with those contacted in the course of work.

- Use office equipment, transmitter, and receiver equipment provided by the Court for simultaneous interpretation.

- Learn and use software and applications provided by the Court.

**Process To Apply**

**Please apply online at: http://sonoma.courts.ca.gov/info/jobs**

**APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.**

The selection procedure will consist of an application with supplemental questionnaire screening and a panel interview process.

Please list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of the application and be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions. You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position.

Each application and supplemental questionnaire will be thoroughly evaluated for satisfaction of minimum qualifications and relevance of educational coursework, training, experience, and knowledge and abilities which relate to the position. Candidates possessing the most appropriate job-related qualifications will be invited to an interview.

**The Superior Court of California, County of Sonoma is committed to creating a diverse environment and an open, inclusive culture free from bias. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.**

**Accommodation**

~~Applicants with a disability who may require special assistance in any step of the selection process should advise Human Resources by emailing ~~humanresources@sonomacourt.org~~upon submittal of application.~~

**Background Investigation**

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a thorough background check, including verification of prior employment, and the provision of appropriate identifying documents to certify eligibility to work in the United States. Please be advised that finalist(s) must be fingerprinted for criminal record check purposes and that continued employment is contingent upon information received in the report. Convictions, depending upon the type, number and date, may be disqualifying. False statements or omission of facts regarding background or employment history may result in disqualification or dismissal.

**Special Note **: The Superior Court of California, County of Sonoma is recruiting to establish an eligibility list specifically to appoint part-time intermittent court interpreter positions. Court interpreters provide an essential public service, giving assistance to non-English speaking parties. They perform a wide variety of language interpretation activities on an assigned and as needed basis for the court and for parties to proceedings, other court personnel and the public, and perform other job related duties as the rate prescribed above for four-hour and eight-hour assignments. Employment is for no predetermined period of time.

For an intermittent part-time interpreter to become a part-time interpreter and eligible for benefits, they must work 50% time or more for six consecutive months before becoming eligible for benefits. Further, they must maintain an average of 50% time or more during each succeeding six-month period to be eligible to continue to have benefits, subject to the specific benefit plan permitting. If an intermittent part-time employee becomes eligible for benefits and then fails to continue to be eligible because they have not worked the requisite 50% time, they shall be ineligible for benefits for a period of at least six months.

Court Interpreter Part-Time (Spanish)

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