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County of Sonoma · 1 day ago

Court Interpreter Part-Time (Spanish)

Santa Rosa, CA

Part-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$45.86/hr - $55.75/hr

The County of Sonoma is seeking a part-time Court Interpreter fluent in Spanish to assist Limited English Proficiency (LEP) individuals in court-related proceedings. The role involves providing consecutive and simultaneous interpretation, translating documents, and ensuring effective communication between non-English speaking parties and the court.

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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

Provides sight translations of documents including, but not limited to, court petitions, reports, waivers, felony disposition statement forms, and other documents, for the benefit of the Court

Interprets for judges, attorneys, court staff, and other court-related departments at the Court's direction

Alerts the Court of impediments to interpreter's performance

Researches and understands legal terminology used in Court and functions of the Court, including but not limited to legal, technological, scientific, and medical terminology

Receives daily calendar assignments from the Trial Court Interpreter Coordinator or Scheduler

Accurately completes and submits daily activity logs or other documentation as required and directed

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 InterpreterLegal terminology knowledgeSpanish fluencySimultaneous interpretationConsecutive interpretationSight translationInterpreter ethicsProfessional conductOffice equipment usageSoftware proficiencyCommunication skills

Required

Possess and maintain a valid certificate as a 'Certified Court Interpreter' issued by the Judicial Council of California on behalf of the State of California

Fluency in a language other than English (speaking, reading, and writing) is required to be eligible for this position