Top 4 Court interpreter Jobs in Bakersfield, Ca

Certified Spanish Court Interpreter - Bakersfield 008
Superior Court of California, County of Kern —Bakersfield, CA
- $45.34 - $48.10 an hour
- Online Application
- Mid-level
Court Interpreter - Intermittent (Spanish) - 032
Superior Court of California, County of Kern —Kern County, CA
- $45.34 - $48.10 an hour
- Online Application
- Mid-level
- Medical terminology
Court Interpreter - Intermittent (Punjabi) - 061
Superior Court of California, County of Kern —Kern County, CA
- $45.34 - $48.10 an hour
- Online Application
- Mid-level
- Medical terminology
Certified Court Interpreter - Punjabi - Bakersfield 024
Superior Court of California, County of Kern —Bakersfield, CA
- $45.34 - $48.10 an hour
- Online Application
- Mid-level

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Certified Spanish Court Interpreter - Bakersfield 008

Superior Court of California, County of Kern -
Bakersfield, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$45.34 - $48.10 an hour

Qualifications

Court Interpreter Certification
Non-CDL Class C
Court-related public interaction

Full Job Description

CERTIFIED SPANISH COURT INTERPRETER
BAKERSFIELD - 008

This regular full-time position recruitment is open continuous and may close at anytime without notice. Must posses a valid certificate as a Court Interpreter in the State of California.

Appointment depends on experience and qualifications.
A. $45.34 hourly
B. $46.68 hourly
C. $48.10 hourly

Under general direction, Court Interpreters perform literal and general interpretation in Superior Court proceedings and interviews requiring fluency in English and a foreign language. Court Interpreters may also be called upon to provide sight translations of court exhibits (reading written texts and giving an oral translation of text).

This classification performs duties as an interpreter in the courtroom and in other legal proceedings. Individuals appointed to this classification must be certified as a Court Interpreter in the State of California.

Essential Functions

Court Interpreters provide access to justice for non-English speakers in a variety of settings requiring fluency in English and a foreign language.

Performs courtroom interpretation as assigned, by interpreting simultaneously and consecutively for the court and for defendants, victims, witnesses, attorneys and other parties to the proceedings, as well as interpret for other court-related departments from English to a foreign language at the direction of the court.

Interprets and translates the administration of oaths by the appropriate court officer to witnesses, plaintiffs, defendants, etc.

Makes sight translations of documents for the benefit of the court, including, but not limited to technical, medical, and legal documents, written evidence and correspondence, reading written texts and giving oral translations of texts as well as other documents as requested by the court and related personnel.

Interprets explanations of routine court procedures from attorneys and/or court staff for foreign language speaking persons in court.

Interprets and sight translates at the counter as needed.

Notifies the Court of any issues or situations that may impede the interpreters' performance and/or ability to interpret and/or translate as assigned.

Other Functions:

Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of: legal terminology; courtroom procedures; correct usage of grammar, spelling and punctuation of English and appropriate foreign language; interpreting techniques and ethics; and legal clerical office practices, procedures and policies.

Ability to: speak, read and write fluently in English and appropriate foreign language; translate orally in English and appropriate foreign language accurately, careful not to edit, summarize, or add or omit meaning; remain impartial including during adversarial and emotionally charged situations; comprehend and retain dialogue in both languages at the same rate and in the same manner consistent with courtroom procedures; establish and maintain effective working relationships with judges, attorneys, witnesses, and other court personnel; interact professionally and cooperatively with all others in contact with during the course of work; use general office equipment such as computers, telephones and copiers as needed and required by the assignment; use of transmitter and receiver equipment provided by the court for simultaneous interpretation as directed; understand and adhere to California statutes, Rules of Court, and learn and apply a variety of superior court procedures and practices; adhere to interpreter ethics and standards, as stipulated in California Rules of Court, Rule 2.890; and follow written and oral instructions.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a valid certificate as a Court Interpreter in the State of California.
Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License at the time of appointment.

For more information on how to become and Certified Court Interpreter and to obtain a valid Certificate please click on the link below:

http://www.courts.ca.gov/7996.htm

Selection Procedures

All applicants are required to submit an online application. Résumés will not be accepted in lieu of the required application.

Status Notifications: You will be notified by email through the governmentjobs.com site during the process of this recruitment. Some email accounts have been known to place these emails in the spam/junk file. Please check your email folders and/or accept emails ending with governmentjobs.com and kern.courts.ca.gov. If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com. We are open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and closed during Court holidays.

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Certified Spanish Court Interpreter - Bakersfield 008

Court Interpreter - Intermittent (Spanish) - 032

Court Interpreter - Intermittent (Punjabi) - 061

Certified Court Interpreter - Punjabi - Bakersfield 024

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