Court Interpreter (Spanish)

Superior Court of California, County of Orange 
 is now accepting applications for:
 
 COURT INTERPRETER (SPANISH) 
 
HOURLY SALARY
$44.91-$47.66 

Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
   Vacation and sick leave packages
   14 paid holidays per year
   Defined benefit retirement plan
   Tuition reimbursement
   Optional deferred compensation program (457 plan) 

ABOUT THE ORANGE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT

The Orange County Superior Court is the third largest court of general jurisdiction in California. We have courthouses throughout the county, including locations in Orange, Westminster, Fullerton, Newport Beach, and Santa Ana. We have a staff of about 1,500 and an operating budget of nearly $200 million. The Court's Judges, Commissioners and employees are recognized for their high standards of achievement, integrity, and diversity.   The Court is committed to ensuring equal access to court services and enhancing public confidence in the court system.

To learn more about the Superior Court of California, County of Orange, visit our homepage at www.occourts.org.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
We are seeking qualified individuals to perform Spanish language interpretation services for the Orange County Superior Court. The Court Interpreter performs a wide variety of language interpretation activities on an assigned and as needed basis for the Superior Court of California and for parties to proceedings, including witnesses, defendants, attorneys, other court personnel, and the public.  Court Interpreters perform consecutive and simultaneous interpretation of courtroom proceedings and other related interpreting services as needed. Incumbents in this classification also perform sight translation (reading written texts and giving an oral translation of text) as needed.  This position requires travel within a designated geographic region, and may additionally require travel throughout Orange County.  

 • 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 be 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 designee) 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. 

To view the full job description, please click on the following link:

COURT INTERPRETER 

REQUIRED CERTIFICATION 
Possession of a valid Certificate as a "Certified Court Interpreter" in Spanish issued by the Judicial Council of California on behalf of the State of California.  Applicants who do not possess this certification will not be considered. 
 

NOT CERTIFIED? 

If you would like more information on how to become a certified Court Interpreter, please visit www.courts.ca.gov/7996.htm. 
 

OTHER REQUIREMENTS 

Possession of a valid California driver's license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.   

Application Process

All applicants are required to submit a completed online application and supplemental questionnaire. To learn more about how to create an application, click HERE.
 
For tips on completing/updating your application, refer to our "Helpful Application Tips" guide by clicking HERE. 
 
Résumés will not be accepted in lieu of the required application and supplemental questionnaire. 
 

Human Resources will review applications to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications; therefore, it is to your benefit to include all current and previous related work experience.
 
Selection Process 
Step 1: Applications will be reviewed to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and/or desirables; those candidates will be referred to step 2 in the selection process.
 
Step 2: Candidates' supplemental question responses may be evaluated and ranked. Depending on the number of applications, assessments and/or screening interviews may be conducted.  If any part of the assessment process consists of proctored, in-person tests, candidates will be required to appear in person regardless of where they reside. Note: Though candidates may live outside of the State of California while participating in a recruitment process, individuals must reside within the State to be eligible for Court employment.
   

Step 3: Those candidates who are successful in the review/assessment may be placed on the eligible list. Placement on the eligible list is not a guarantee of interview or employment.
 
All candidates will be notified via email of their status at each step of the process. Additional steps for the selection process will include a local background and reference check. 
   
Reasonable Accommodations 
Orange County Superior Court provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, upon request. Please contact the Human Resources Department at HRStaffing@occourts.org if you feel that you will need a reasonable accommodation for any aspect of the selection process.
 

Eligible List 
This recruitment will be used to establish an eligible list for current and future vacancies. The eligible list will remain active until the list is exhausted or a new recruitment opens.
 
Status Notifications 
You will be notified by email during the process of this recruitment through governmentjobs.com. Please check your email spam/junk folders and accept emails ending with governmentjobs.com and occourts.org. If your information changes, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com.
 
eVerify 
Superior Court of California, County of Orange participates in the eVerify program.
 
Questions? 
For questions on this recruitment, please contact Mary Ann Huynh at M1huynh@occourts.org.  For general employment information, please click HERE.
  

An Equal Opportunity Employer