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Fresno Superior Court · 3 weeks ago

Punjabi Interpreter- Intermittent, Part-Time (IPT)

Metropolitan Fresno

Part-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$45.34/hr - $50.28/hr

Fresno Superior Court is seeking a Punjabi Interpreter to perform language interpretation activities for court proceedings and related services. The role involves interpreting for judges, attorneys, and court personnel, as well as translating documents and providing general court information to non-English speaking individuals.

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Responsibilities

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

Makes sight translations of documents for the benefit of the court 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

Notifies the court of any issues or situations that may impede the interpreters' performance

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

Reviews the daily docket and receives daily calendar assignments from the Trial Court Interpreter Coordinator (or other) 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

Qualification

Certified Court InterpreterSimultaneous interpretationConsecutive interpretationSight translationLegal terminology knowledgeImpartial interpretationCultural variations knowledgeOffice equipment usageInterpreter ethics knowledgeProfessional interaction

Required

Possession of a valid Certificate as a 'Certified Court Interpreter' issued by the Judicial Council of California on behalf of the State of California, or registered as a Court Interpreter by the Judicial Council of California on behalf of the State of California

A valid Class 'C' driver's license, or the equivalent, or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions

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

Correct usage of grammar and vocabulary of English and non-English language specified, provided the source language speaker is using correct grammar and vocabulary

The ability to interpret accurately and remain impartial including in adversarial and emotionally charged situations

Knowledge and understanding of legal concepts and forensic terminology in both English and non-English language(s)

Familiarity with the general range of regional and cultural variations in the specified language. Ability to conduct ongoing research into variations in terminology and usage of the specified language

Ability to use office equipment, including computer, telephone, and copiers, as required by the assignment. Use of transmitter and receiver equipment provided by the court for simultaneous interpretation

Ability to understand and adhere to California statutes, Rules of Court, and applicable personnel rules concerning court interpretation

Knowledge of and adherence to interpreter ethics and standards, as stipulated in California Rules of Court Rule 984.4, Professional Conduct for Interpreters

Ability to interact professionally and cooperatively with those contacted in the course of work