Superior Court of California, County of Napa
Court Interpreter - Spanish
Superior Court of California, County of Napa, Los Angeles, California, United States,
It is the mission of the Napa Superior Court to render fair and equal justice; to inspire trust and confidence in the legal system; and to serve the public with courtesy and efficiency. We are looking for Court Reporters to join our team. Our guiding principles are compassion, excellence, and growth.Compassion
- Honoring others through, trust, mutual respect, inclusiveness and transparencyExcellence - Striving to provide the best possible service to allGrowth - Valuing personal responsibility, collaboration, and continuous improvementAs a Court Interpreter for the Superior Court of California, Napa County you will be expected to perform a wide variety of language interpretation activities on an assigned and as needed basis for the Superior Courts of California and for parties to proceedings, other court personnel, and the public.Must possess a valid Certificate as a "Certified Court Interpreter" issued by the Judicial Council of California on behalf of the State of California or be registered as a Court Interpreter by the Judicial Council of California on behalf of the State of California.A valid California Class "C" driver's license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions is essential.Intrigued?
We'd love to hear from you. At the Napa Superior Court, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every preferred qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.Click on "Apply" to submit your detailed application. Please attach the following documents to be considered; failure to do so may result in you not being considered for the position:A
letter of interest
that describes how you meet the specific qualifications for this position.Current resume
, detailing experience, and education.A copy of your certificateYou will want to ensure you have a current list of at least
three (3) professional references
with current contact information attached or available to provide at the time of the interview.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 for the benefit of the court of documents 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.Interprets between languages in court proceedings.Brings to the court's attention any items that may impede the interpreters' performance.Researches and understands legal terminology used in court and functions of the court.Receives daily calendar assignments from the Trial Court Interpreter Coordinator or Supervisor 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.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of:English and applicable non-English grammar and vocabulary, provided the source language speaker is using correct grammar and vocabulary.Legal concepts and forensic terminology in both English and non-English language specified.The general range of regional and cultural variations in the specified language.Interpreter ethics and standards, as stipulated in California Rules of Court Rule, 984.4, Professional Conduct for Interpreters.Skill and Ability to:Orally convey the meaning from and into English and the applicable non-English language by interpreting in the simultaneous, consecutive, and sight translation modes, conveying the meaning accurately, not editing, summarizing, adding meaning, or omitting.Concentrate and deliver interpreting services in a busy and fast-paced environment.Adjust to speakers with differing voices and accents at varying rates of speed.Interpret accurately and remain impartial including in sometimes adversarial and emotionally charged situations.Conduct ongoing research into variations in terminology and usage of the specified language.Use office equipment, including computer, telephone, and copiers, as required by the assignment; and transmitter and receiver equipment provided by the court for simultaneous interpretation.Understand and adhere to California statutes, rules of court, and applicable personnel rules concerning court interpretation.Interact professionally and cooperatively with those contacted in the course of workLicenses and CertificatesCertificate: 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.License: A valid California Class "C" driver's license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
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- Honoring others through, trust, mutual respect, inclusiveness and transparencyExcellence - Striving to provide the best possible service to allGrowth - Valuing personal responsibility, collaboration, and continuous improvementAs a Court Interpreter for the Superior Court of California, Napa County you will be expected to perform a wide variety of language interpretation activities on an assigned and as needed basis for the Superior Courts of California and for parties to proceedings, other court personnel, and the public.Must possess a valid Certificate as a "Certified Court Interpreter" issued by the Judicial Council of California on behalf of the State of California or be registered as a Court Interpreter by the Judicial Council of California on behalf of the State of California.A valid California Class "C" driver's license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions is essential.Intrigued?
We'd love to hear from you. At the Napa Superior Court, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every preferred qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.Click on "Apply" to submit your detailed application. Please attach the following documents to be considered; failure to do so may result in you not being considered for the position:A
letter of interest
that describes how you meet the specific qualifications for this position.Current resume
, detailing experience, and education.A copy of your certificateYou will want to ensure you have a current list of at least
three (3) professional references
with current contact information attached or available to provide at the time of the interview.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 for the benefit of the court of documents 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.Interprets between languages in court proceedings.Brings to the court's attention any items that may impede the interpreters' performance.Researches and understands legal terminology used in court and functions of the court.Receives daily calendar assignments from the Trial Court Interpreter Coordinator or Supervisor 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.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of:English and applicable non-English grammar and vocabulary, provided the source language speaker is using correct grammar and vocabulary.Legal concepts and forensic terminology in both English and non-English language specified.The general range of regional and cultural variations in the specified language.Interpreter ethics and standards, as stipulated in California Rules of Court Rule, 984.4, Professional Conduct for Interpreters.Skill and Ability to:Orally convey the meaning from and into English and the applicable non-English language by interpreting in the simultaneous, consecutive, and sight translation modes, conveying the meaning accurately, not editing, summarizing, adding meaning, or omitting.Concentrate and deliver interpreting services in a busy and fast-paced environment.Adjust to speakers with differing voices and accents at varying rates of speed.Interpret accurately and remain impartial including in sometimes adversarial and emotionally charged situations.Conduct ongoing research into variations in terminology and usage of the specified language.Use office equipment, including computer, telephone, and copiers, as required by the assignment; and transmitter and receiver equipment provided by the court for simultaneous interpretation.Understand and adhere to California statutes, rules of court, and applicable personnel rules concerning court interpretation.Interact professionally and cooperatively with those contacted in the course of workLicenses and CertificatesCertificate: 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.License: A valid California Class "C" driver's license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
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