Court Interpreter (Mandarin), Intermittent Part-Time

Salary Range $41.32 - $50.23 Job Description The Superior Court is accepting applications for the position of Court Interpreter (Mandarin), Intermittent Part-Time . Under general supervision of the Interpreter Services Manager, the Court Interpreter (Mandarin), Intermittent Part-Time provides an essential public service, giving assistance to LEP (Limited English Proficiency) parties; performs a wide variety of language interpretation activities for the court and for parties to proceedings, other court personnel and the public; and performs other related duties as assigned. The Court is seeking to hire a Mandarin Court Interpreter, Intermittent Part-Time. This position may be assigned to work in any court location, including Alameda, Berkeley, Fremont, Hayward, Oakland, Dublin and San Leandro. Example of Duties NOTE: The following are duties performed by employees in this classification; however, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all listed duties. 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. Performs other job related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications To be eligible for part-time intermittent employment, interpreters must be in compliance with the employment eligibility provisions set forth in Government Code Section 71802, in addition to the following: Certificate: 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. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of fingerprint check and the provision of appropriately identifying documents to certify eligibility to work in the United States. The position is: CALI - Rep’d Interpreter #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co