JOB
WE ARE HIRING: INTERMITTENT INTERPRETERBe the Voice of Justice – On Your Schedule!Join the San Bernardino Superior Court as an Intermittent Court Interpreter and make a real impact—one word at a time. Use your language skills to bridge communication gaps, support due process, and ensure equal access to justice. This flexible, on-call opportunity is perfect for skilled interpreters who want to serve their community without the commitment of a full-time schedule.Description 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 CharacteristicsThis 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.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: 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. 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 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.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Stamina to sit and/or stand and concentrate for extended periods; corrected hearing and vision to normal range.Working ConditionsWork 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.
