Court Interpreter (Spanish)

Salary : $94,277.87 - $106,188.78 Annually
Location : Historic Courthouse, 939 W. Main Street, El Centro, CA 92243, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2026-03
Department: Operations
Opening Date: 01/01/2026


General Purpose
About the Position

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, provide verbal interpretations of questions, testimony, arguments and other courtroom proceedings for defendants, judges, counsel, jurors, witnesses and others; sight translation of written materials and legal documents in the courtroom.

Examples of Essential Duties


For a complete list of the qualifications and essential duties, please refer to the job description

Minimum Qualifications; Licenses; Special Requirements
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to: consistent with requirements set by the State of California for a Certified Court Interpreter.

LICENSES; SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Valid Court Interpreter Certification from the Judicial Council of California.

A valid California Class C driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the Court's vehicle insurance policy.
Knowledge of:

• Correct oral and written usage of English and a designated second language.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Legal procedures and terminology.
• Simultaneous, consecutive and sight translation techniques.
• Translation of street language including slang, profanity and colloquialisms.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Code of ethics and rules of confidentiality applicable to interpreting.

Ability to:

• Interpret verbal court proceedings including questions, testimony, arguments and other audible exchanges in a court of law.
• Provide sight translation of written materials including reports, letters, legal documents and other items.
• Travel to branch courts to interpret proceedings for non-English speaking defendants.
• Read, write, translate and interpret English and a designated second language.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Stand in court for extended periods of time.
• Provide clear and accurate translations and interpretations of superior court proceedings.

Additional Information
Applications will be reviewed to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and have submitted required documents; eligible candidates may be invited to participate in an oral interview. Additional steps for the selection process will include a drug test, background and reference checks.
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Reasonable Accommodations

The Court provides reasonable accommodations upon request for applicants with disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io if you feel you will need an accommodation for any aspect of the selection process. The Human Resources Department requests that it be advised of special needs at least five days prior so that a reasonable accommodation may be made.
The Court offers a competitive compensation package. Total compensation includes not only your salary, but also the benefits paid by the Court on your behalf. These Court provided benefits add significantly to the overall value of your compensation.Pay Practices
This is an non-exempt hourly position with biweekly paydays. Medicare is paid at a rate of 1.45% by both, Court and Employee.

Leave Provisions

• Sick leave is accrued at a rate of .0500 per hour worked based on max of 80 hours per pay period. Max amount accrued per pay period is 4 hours per pay period.
• Vacation time is accrued based on years of service capped at 240 hours:
• From date of hire to 60 months (5 years) accrual rate is at .038462 per hour worked and equivalent to 10 days per year.
  • 60 months to 120 months (5 to 10 years) accrual rate is at .057690 per hour worked an equivalent to 15 days per year.
  • 120 months to 180 months (10 to 15 years) accrual rate is at .069230 per hour worked an equivalent to 18 days per year
  • 180 months to 240 (15 to 20 years) accrual rate is at .080760 per hour worked an equivalent to 21 days per year
  • Over 240 months (20 years +) accrual rate is at .088460 per hour worked an equivalent to 23 days per year. This bracket is capped off at 320 hours.
• Jury leave is paid at employee's regular rate of pay by the court. Employee retains mileage or expense reimbursement only.
• Military Leave provided in accordance with the law.
• Bereavement leave is 9 days per rolling 12 months.

Benefits

• Health Insurance is available at a shared cost. The Court will subsidize a percentage of the medical premium and employee is responsible for the rest. The percentage subsidized by the Court depends on coverage plan chosen. Coverage is also available for registered domestic partners and eligible dependents at employee's expense.
• Vision and Dental Insurance is optional and paid by the employee.
• Basic life Insurance of $20,000.00 is paid by the Court. Optional Supplemental Life and Dependent Insurance is available at the employee's expense.
• Long Term Disability Insurance is available at the employee's expense.
• Worker's Compensation is paid by the Court.
• State Disability Insurance is paid by employee at 1% rate up to $101,636 in wages.
• Deferred Compensation (457(b) Plan) is available at the employee's expense.
• Employee Assistance Program is paid by the Court.
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $1,200 per calendar year subject to pre-approval and availability of funds.

Retirement
ICERS - For Employee/Employer contributions rates visit Rates are X hourly rate X hours worked per pay period (up to 80 hours per pay period).

Holidays
13 paid holidays per year. The Court recognizes the following holidays:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• Lincoln's Birthday
• President's Day
• Cesar Chavez Day
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Native American Day
• Veterans Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Friday after Thanksgiving
• Christmas Day

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This position requires that you 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. What is your certification number and expiration date?
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List the languages you are certified in:
Required Question