What are the responsibilities and job description for the Court Interpreter position at Superior Court, County of Santa Clara?
Court Interpreters provide verbal interpretations of questions, testimony, arguments, and other courtroom proceedings for defendants, judges, counsel, jurors, witnesses, and others, as well as sight translation of written materials and legal documents in the courtroom.
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. In addition, it requires the ability to interact professionally and cooperatively with those contacted in the course of work, as well as the ability to use office equipment, including computer, telephone and copier. Travel within the county is required.
Knowledge of: Interpreter ethics and standards, as stipulated in California Rules of Court, Rules 984.4 Professional Conduct of Interpreters, and correct usage of grammar.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
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. In addition, it requires the ability to interact professionally and cooperatively with those contacted in the course of work, as well as the ability to use office equipment, including computer, telephone and copier. Travel within the county is required.
Knowledge of: Interpreter ethics and standards, as stipulated in California Rules of Court, Rules 984.4 Professional Conduct of Interpreters, and correct usage of grammar.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
- This recruitment requires the submission of an online application. No paper applications will be accepted. Supplemental questions are required to be answered.
- An electronic copy of your Resume and your Certification or registration as a Court Interpreter by the Judicial Council of California on behalf of the State of California must also be submitted as an attachment to this application submission.
