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Job Description
Salary Range
$40.12 - $48.77
Job Description
The Superior Court is accepting applications for the position of Court Interpreter (Spanish), Pro Tempore . Under general supervision of the Interpreter Services Manager, the Court Interpreter (Spanish), Pro Tempore 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.
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.
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Interprets for judges, attorneys, court staff, and other court-related departments at the direction of the court.
4. Interprets between languages in court proceedings.
5. Brings to the court's attention any items that may impede the interpreters' performance.
6. Researches and understands legal terminology used in court and functions of the court.
7. Receives daily calendar assignments from the Trial Court Interpreter Coordinator or Supervisor and accurately completes daily activity logs, or other documentation as required.
8. 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.
9. 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.
Hiring Process
The hiring process will include the following components:- An initial screening of all application materials receivedincluding a completed application and supplemental questionnaire. A resume does not substitute for completing the application. An incomplete or partial application or supplemental questionnaire will result in disqualification.
- A review of the completed application and supplemental questionnaire to select the best-qualified candidates for the oral panel interview process.
- An oral interview that will be weighted as 100% of the candidate's final score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises.
The Court reserves the right to change the components of the examination process and may limit the number of candidates invited to the oral interview process to include only the best-qualified candidates should there be a large applicant pool.
The application and supplemental questionnaire are used to evaluate the candidate's qualifications. If you are interested in the opportunity it is recommended that you submit your application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible since this recruitment may be closed at any time should the Court receive a sufficient number of qualified applicants.
If you require accommodation in the examination process because of disability, please call (510) 891-6021 to discuss.
Job Posting End Date
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Superior Court of California, County of Alameda
Show moreThe Superior Court of California, County of Alameda is a state trial court whose mission is to fairly and efficiently resolve disputes arising under the law and to protect the rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitutions of California and the United States. The Superior Court is part of the judicial branch of government that includes trial courts, Courts of Appeal, and the California Supreme Court. The Judicial Council of California establishes the rules and policies that govern trial court operations. The Court is a state-funded independent public employer.
The Superior Court of California, County of Alameda has approximately 700 employees in 9 locations and serves 1.6 million residents in all trial court matters including criminal, civil, juvenile dependency and delinquency, family law, probate, guardianship, conservatorship, mental health, and traffic cases. Following are the 9 Court locations:
Alameda – George E. McDonald Hall of Justice
Berkeley – Berkeley Courthouse
Dublin - East County Hall of Justice
Fremont - Fremont Hall of Justice
Hayward – Hayward Hall of Justice
Oakland - René C. Davidson Courthouse complex
Oakland - Wiley W. Manuel Courthouse
San Leandro – John George Psychiatric Pavilion
San Leandro - Juvenile Justice Center
The Superior Court of California, County of Alameda is committed to investing in staff and operations, so that Court employees will be able to offer the highest level of service that true access to justice demands.
The Superior Court of California, County of Alameda’s mission to provide access to justice for all drives Court operations. The Superior Court of California, County of Alameda is committed to ensuring equal access to court services and inspiring public confidence in the court system through excellence in service, integrity, impartiality, competence, and diversity.
About Alameda County:
Alameda County is located on the east side of the San Francisco Bay extending from Berkeley and Albany in the north to Fremont in the south. The County has varied geography with wooded hills, vineyards, streams, and lakes. Elevations range from sea level to 3,817 feet at Rose Peak in the southern part of the County.
Alameda County offers air, sea, and ground transportation access to the rest of the United States and the Pacific Basin. The County has long been hailed as the transportation hub of the West. The County is served by one of the world's most advanced and comprehensive transit systems, including the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) system.
The County is home to some of the most prestigious educational and research campuses in the world, the University of California, Berkeley, and Lawrence Livermore Labs. In addition to these institutions, the County offers a developed and diverse system of higher education institutions, and an extensive network of cultural and outdoor recreational activities.
Alameda County is one of the most ethnically diverse communities in the nation. -