WE ARE HIRING: INTERPRETER
Where Language Meets the Law – Join Our Interpreter Team, apply today!
The Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino is seeking certified Interpreters for various regions within San Bernardino County. This recruitment will remain open and continuous to fill current and future vacancies within San Bernardino County.
Benefit Highlights
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ABOUT THE POSITION
Performs a wide variety of language interpretation activities on assigned and as needed basis for the Superior Courts of California and for parties to proceedings, including witnesses, defendants, attorneys, other court personnel, and the public.
Distinguishing Characteristics
This is a single 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 also perform sight translation (reading written texts and giving an oral translation of text) as needed.
Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis to expand the talent pool and will remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply early for priority consideration. Please note that résumés will not be accepted in lieu of the required application and supplemental questionnaire. This recruitment may close at any time without prior notice.
Stamina to sit and/or stand and concentrate for extended periods; corrected hearing and vision to normal range.
Working Conditions
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 economical backgrounds. Travel within the county is required. Travel between counties is required if the interpreter accepts cross assignments.
