Court Interpreter - Mixteco

Salary : $104,249.18 Annually
Location : All Ventura County Court Locations, CA
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number:
Unit: Interpreter Services Ventura
Opening Date: 05/09/2025
Closing Date: Continuous

DEFINITION
Under supervision, performs a wide variety of language interpretation activities on an assigned and as-needed basis for the California Superior Trial Courts and for persons doing business with the courts. This includes but is not limited to verbal interpreting of questions, testimony, arguments, written and legal documents, and other courtroom proceedings for defendants, judges, counsel, jurors, witnesses, and others.

TYPICAL DUTIES

• Interprets from and into English and the applicable non-English language using simultaneous and consecutive modes at court proceedings.
• Makes sight translations of documents for the benefit of the court.
• Interprets for judges, attorneys, court staff, and other justice-related partners.
• Interprets court procedures to non-English-speaking persons at the direction of Court management.
• Researches and understands terminology used in legal proceedings.
• Performs other interpretive duties as assigned.
• Accurately completes daily activity logs or other paperwork as required.
• Travels to court locations or as required by court business.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Minimum of high school completion, or its equivalent.

Certification: Possession of a current and valid Certificate as a "Registered Court Interpreter" issued by the Judicial Council of California on behalf of the State of California in the Mixteco language.
California Driver's License: Because the Court operates in multiple branches, the employee may be required to travel to other court locations, and possession of a valid California driver's licenses is therefore required. To be considered you must possess a valid California driver's license.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to orally convey the meaning from and into English and Mixteco language by interpreting in the simultaneous, consecutive, and sight translation modes.
• Ability to accurately convey meaning, without editing, summarizing, adding meaning, or omitting, ability to interpret impartially.
• Ability to use correct grammar and vocabulary of English and Mixteco.
• Knowledge of culture and customs of the groups and communities using specified language.
• Ability to recognize and respect limit of authority and responsibility.
• Ability to work effectively with others who have objectives counter to assigned role.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Ability to drive to another location of the Court or areas where Court business are conducted.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to use office equipment including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, fax, and assisted-listening devices, as required by the assignment.
• Knowledge of and adherence to all California statutes, Rules of Court, and applicable personnel rules concerning court interpretation.
• Knowledge of and adherence to interpreter ethics and standards as stipulated in California Rules of Court Rule 984.4, Professional Conduct for Interpreters.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

IMPORTANT RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

• Annual Leave Accrual: Starts with22 workdays, or 6.77 hours accrued per biweekly pay period, total of 176 hours, based on full time employment/compensated hours.
• Annual Leave Redemption: The option to cash out up to 100 hours of accrued unused annual leave per year, based on established guideline and IRS requirement.
• Deferred Compensation: Section 457 Plan and/or 401(k) Shared Savings Plan with up to a 3% match on your 401(k) contributions.
• Health Plans: You are afforded a flexible credit of up to $18,200 annually for purchasing medical, dental, and/or vision insurance from a group of authorized plans, depending on coverage tier and eligibility.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Pre-tax benefit towards eligible medical, dental, vision and dependent care expenses.
• Pension Plan: Participation in the County's defined benefit plan which has reciprocity with CalPERS.
• Holidays: 14 paid days per calendar year, plus a personal floating holiday. This recruitment will be used to establish an eligibility list for full time, part time, regular, extra-help or fixed term positions. Because the Court operates in multiple branches, the employee may be required to travel to other court locations, and possession of a valid California driver's licenses is therefore required. To be considered you must possess a valid California driver's license.
  APPLICATION EVALUATION: All applications received will be evaluated based on the requirements of the position. A comparative screening will be conducted to determine which of the applicants will be selected for invitation to the next step of the screening and selection process. Those individuals who are invited to continue to the next step in the screening and selection process will be contacted via the email address they provided in their application.
  
  SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE: All applicants are required to complete the Supplemental Questionnaire for this examination. The Supplemental Questionnaire shall be used throughout the examination process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and eligibility for this position.
  
  INTERVIEW PROCESS: The interviews may be consolidated into one process or expanded into multiple interviews contingent upon the size and quantity of the candidate pool. Following the evaluation of the applications, the most qualified candidates may be invited to an oral board panel interview. If an oral board panel interview is conducted, top candidates from the oral board panel interview will be invited to interview with the hiring director, hiring executive officer and/or members of the court executive management team. Date: TBD
  
  PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS: All applicants must possess the personal qualifications generally recognized as essential to being an outstanding public employee, including integrity, initiative, dependability, courtesy, good judgment, and ability to work with others as a team and follow instructions.
  
  FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION DURING THE APPLICATION PROCESS: CONTACT HUMAN RESOURCES AT (805) 289-8618.

In addition to your wages, the Superior Court of California, Superior Court of California, County of Ventura offers you an extensive benefits package, including:

• FLEXIBLE BENEFIT PROGRAM: You allocate the Court's non-taxable biweekly contribution among several benefit options, such as Medical, Dental and Vision benefits. Pre-tax Salary Reduction available if the costs for the benefits package you select exceed the Superior Court of California, County of Ventura's contribution. This saves you taxes by lowering your taxable income. Cash added to your biweekly taxable pay, depending on the selection you have made.
• FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS: Increase your spending power by reimbursing you with pre-taxed dollars for IRS approved dependent care and health care expenses.
• ANNUAL LEAVE: Annual leave is earned according to policy and guideline set forth by the court.
• DEFERRED COMPENSATION PROGRAM: 401(k) and 457 Deferred Comp programs are available to eligible employees.
• RETIREMENT
• REFER TO BENEFITS HANDBOOK FOR MORE INFORMATION:
• This summary is informational only, and cannot modify or affect your benefits in any way, nor shall you accrue any rights because of a statement or omission from this summary. Please refer to Plan Brochures and Memorandum of Agreement or Resolution for details.

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To be considered, you must have at least completed high school education (or its equivalent in the U.S. Education system) and in possession of a current and valid Certificate as a "Registered Court Interpreter" issued by the Judicial Council of California on behalf of the State of California in the Mixteco language.Do you meet these requirements?

• Yes
• No

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In order for you to be considered, you must attach a copy of the certificate as a "Registered Court Interpreter" issued by the Judicial Council of California on behalf of the State of California in the Mixteco language.Are you attaching a copy of this required certification?

• Yes
• No

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In order for you to be considered, please provide the number of your registration or certification from the State of California.
Required Question