Court Interpreter (Spanish/English, 620C)

Description

CERTIFIED CALIFORNIA COURT INTERPRETER

SPANISH / ENGLISH

(Class Code 620C)

 

The Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco, invites applications from Spanish/English Interpreters certified by the State of California who are willing to work for the San Francisco Superior Court on a permanent, full-time basis.  Work is performed in an office and courtroom environment involving continuous contact with judges, staff, attorneys, litigants, community groups, and the general public.

 

This selection process is being conducted in accordance with San Francisco Superior Court Personnel Rule 4.  An eligibility list will not be established.

 

FINAL FILING DATE:  Continuous, applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

 

COMPENSATION:  $3,209.86 - $3,901.25 biweekly ($83,456 - $101,432 annually)*

*Current applicable labor contract provides an additional 3% increase in base salary effective 12/10/24. 

 

The Court offers a generous benefits package including a variety of health and dental insurance plans, a contributory retirement plan, a deferred compensation savings program, paid vacation, sick leave and holiday pay.

Examples of Duties

POSITION OVERVIEW

Employees serving in this position interpret 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; make 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; interpret for judges, attorneys, court staff, and other court-related departments at the direction of the court; interpret between languages in court proceedings; bring to the court's attention any items that may impede the interpreters' performance; research and understand legal terminology used in court and functions of the court; receive daily calendar assignments from the San Francisco Court Interpreter Supervisor and accurately complete daily activity logs, or other documentation as required; and perform other language interpretation duties as assigned, such as providing sight translation of short documents.

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.
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Qualifications

REQUIRED 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.  Information on how to become certified can be obtained at:  http://www.courts.ca.gov/programs-interpreters.htm.

 

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.  The meaning must be conveyed accurately, not editing, summarizing, adding meaning, or omitting.

• Convey the meaning of the text from and into English and Spanish by written translation.  

• Comprehend and retain dialogue in both languages at the same rate and in a manner consistent with courtroom procedures.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with judges, attorneys, witnesses, other court personnel, supervisors and co-workers.

• Learn and apply a variety of court procedures and practices.

• Follow instructions.
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Supplemental Information

HOW TO APPLY

 

Interested individuals must apply online and include a valid email address where the applicant can receive future correspondence regarding the position.  Interested applicants must submit all the following items:

 

• Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco, online employment application (fully completed). 

• Resume.

• Copy of the applicant's State of California certification as a Court Interpreter.

• Statement of qualifications, limited to one (1) page only explaining why the applicant is interested in the position and why the applicant is qualified to perform the duties described herein.  This one-page statement should succinctly describe the relative education and experience that is applicable to this position.

 

The preparation of the online application, including the resume, statement of qualifications, and copy of the State of California certification as a Court Interpreter, is very important to the selection process.  It is recommended that applicants review the material in this announcement and on the application very carefully.  Once the application has been submitted, it cannot be corrected, changed or resubmitted.

 

 

SELECTION PROCESS

 

Initial Screening:

 

Complete application packages will be evaluated to determine if applicants meet the minimum qualifications, and only those applicants determined to best meet the needs of the Court may be interviewed. Not all applicants will receive an interview.

 

Oral Interview:

 

If necessary, selected candidates may be interviewed to determine their relative knowledge, abilities, and skill levels in job related areas.

 

Qualified candidates with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should complete the relevant section on the employment application.

 

 

OTHER APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

 

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

 

Immigration laws require that all employees hired after November 6, 1986, must provide proof of work eligibility.  At the time of appointment to a position, all applicants must possess a valid Social Security number, and will be required to present original documents which verify citizenship or legal alien status as well as identity (such as a social security card and driver's license, or a green card and a driver's license, or a valid U.S. passport).

 

THE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO, IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.  APPLICANTS SHALL NOT BE FAVORED OR DISCRIMINATED AGAINST BECAUSE OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, GENDER, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ANCESTRY, CITIZENSHIP, AGE, MARITAL STATUS, PHYSICAL DISABILITY, MENTAL DISABILITY, MEDICAL CONDITION, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENETIC INFORMATION, UNION ACTIVITY, POLITICAL AFFILIATION, OR OTHER NON-MERIT FACTOR.

  

For questions on the above information, contact the Human Resources Office of the Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco, (415) 551-0381.

Salary : $83,456 - $101,432