INTERPRETER

Salary : $94,286.40 - $106,184.00 Annually
Location : San Bernardino County Court Districts, CA
Job Type: Regular
Job Number: 27-004
Division: San Bernardino County Court Districts
Opening Date: 07/01/2026
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: CFI - Interpreters

Description
WE ARE HIRING: INTERPRETER

Where Language Meets the Law - Join Our Interpreter Team, apply today!The Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino is seeking certified Interpreters for various regions within San Bernardino County. This recruitment will remain open and continuous to fill current and future vacancies within San Bernardino County.
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ABOUT THE POSITION
Performs a wide variety of language interpretation activities on assigned and as needed basis for the Superior Courts of California and for parties to proceedings, including witnesses, defendants, attorneys, other court personnel, and the public.

Distinguishing Characteristics
This is a single level classification. Employees in this classification perform consecutive and simultaneous interpretation of courtroom proceedings and other related interpreting services as needed. Employees in this classification also perform sight translation (reading written texts and giving an oral translation of text) as needed.
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Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis to expand the talent pool and will remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply early for priority consideration. Please note that re9sume9s will not be accepted in lieu of the required application and supplemental questionnaire. This recruitment may close at any time without prior notice.
Essential Functions
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

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. Notifies the court of any issues or situations that may impede the interpreters' performance.
5. Researches and understands terminology used in court and functions of the court which may include but not limited to legal, technological, scientific, and/or medical terminology.
6. Reviews the daily docket and receives daily calendar assignments from the Trial Court Interpreter Coordinator (or other) and accurately completes daily activity logs, or other documentation as required.
7. 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.

Minimum Qualifications
Required Skills and Knowledge

1. Orally convey the meaning from and into English and the applicable non-English language by interpreting in the simultaneous, consecutive, and sight translation modes; the meaning must be conveyed accurately, not editing, summarizing, adding meaning, or omitting.
2. Correct usage of grammar and vocabulary of English and non-English language specified, provided the source language speaker in using correct grammar and vocabulary.
3. Ability to remain impartial. The ability to interpret accurately and remain impartial including in sometimes adversarial and emotionally charged situations.
4. Knowledge and understanding of legal concepts and forensic terminology in both English and non-English language specified.
5. Familiarity with the general range of regional and cultural variations in the specific language. Ability to conduct ongoing research into variations in terminology and usage of the specified language.
6. Ability to use office equipment, including computers, telephones, and copiers, as required by the assignment. Use of transmitter and receiver equipment provided by the court for simultaneous interpretation.
7. Ability to understand and adhere to California statutes, rules of court and applicable personnel rules concerning court interpretation.
8. Knowledge of and adherence to interpreter ethics and standards, as stipulated in California Rules of Court Rule, 984.4, Professional Conduct for Interpreters.
9. Ability to interact professionally and cooperatively with those contacted in the course of work.
10. Must possess a valid driver's license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
11. 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, or registered as a Court Interpreter by the Judicial Council of California on behalf of the State of California.

Physical Characteristics
Stamina to sit and/or stand and concentrate for extended periods; corrected hearing and vision to normal range.

Working Conditions
Work is performed in the courtroom and related court facilities and includes but is not limited to contact with judges, staff attorneys, and the public. The position requires the ability to concentrate and deliver interpreting services in a busy and fast-paced environment. Courtroom interpreting requires the ability to adjust to speakers with differing voices and accents at varying rates of speed. Interpreters come into contact with a wide variety of people from differing educational and economical backgrounds. Travel within the county is required. Travel between counties is required if the interpreter accepts cross assignments.

BENEFITS SUMMARY
INTERPRETER BENEFIT GROUP

The San Bernardino Superior Court offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked. A summary of benefits is provided below.
Health and Welfare Benefits

MEDICAL: The Court offers a variety of comprehensive health plan options to fit individual employee needs. The Court contributes up to $225.00 in benefit plan dollars each pay period to help full-time employees pay for health premiums. In addition, the health plan subsidy the court contributes toward the employee cost is 59% to 61% based on plan selection and level of coverage.
DENTAL: The dental subsidy is equivalent to 100% of the employee only DPPO coverage plan (but not less than twenty-three dollars and two cents {$23.02} per pay period.)
VISION: Court-paid plan for employees. No co-pay/deductible for eye exams; frames and standard lenses or contact lenses (in lieu of standard lenses) every twelve (12) months.
LIFE INSURANCE: Court-paid basic life insurance benefit of $35,000. Additional supplemental life and AD&D insurance benefits may be purchased voluntarily.
MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT: Flexible Spending Account (FSA) that helps participating employees lower their taxable income. Under this plan, employees elect to set aside pre-tax money each pay period to pay for eligible out-of-pocket medical expenses for themselves and their eligible dependents that are not paid by insurance or reimbursed by any other benefit plan.
DEPENDENT CARE ASSISTANCE PLAN: This is a type of Flexible Spending Account (FSA) that helps participating eligible employees lower their taxable income. Under this plan, employees may set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified childcare or dependent care expenses that are necessary for the employee and/or spouse to continue working.
Leave Allowances

VACATION: After completion of the requisite hours of continuous service (based on the bargaining unit), employees are eligible to use vacation allowance. Depending on length of service, employees may accrue from 80 to 176 hours annually.
HOLIDAY: Fourteen (14) paid recognized holidays and the accrual of two (2) floating holidays annually.

ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE: Fifty (50) hours of additional leave to be used during the calendar year, prorated depending on start date.

SICK LEAVE: Employees in regular positions accrue approximately 3.39 hours of sick leave per pay period to use during instances of authorized absence due to illness, injury, or medically related appointments.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: ALL employees are eligible to receive a maximum of thirty-two (32) hours of paid leave per occurrence for bereavement leave due to the death of a person in the immediate family.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation Plans

RETIREMENT: The Court is a 1937 Act employer. More detailed information may be found by contacting SBCERA at (909) 885-7980 or toll-free at 1-877-722-3721 or by visiting the website at San Bernardino County Retirement Association. The Court does not pay into the Social Security system; however, it does contribute to Medicare.
Retirement benefits subject to change.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Employees are eligible to participate in the Court's 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. This is a supplemental retirement plan that permits employees to defer a certain portion of their salary, pre or post tax, within certain Internal Revenue Service (IRS) limits, to an account maintained by an investment service provider. Participating employees in the pre-tax option postpone paying taxes on the deferred portion of their income.
Additional Benefits

TUITION BENEFIT: Employees with at least twelve (12) months of service will be allowed a maximum of $600.00 each fiscal year. These monies may be used for job related education or career development, book fees or to reimburse membership dues in professional organizations.
CAR ALLOWANCE: Use of Court Vehicle.
COMMUTER SERVICES: This program assists with providing information on carpools, rideshare matching, and public transportation options. The Court offers incentives for employees eligible to participating in Ridesharing activities.
The Human Resources Department reserves the right to modify the benefit programs in accordance with the Personnel Rules and Regulations.
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Please provide the date you first received your Certification as an Interpreter by the Judicial Council of California.
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Please provide the name and dates for all courts you have acted as an interpreter for.
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Please describe the types of cases or situations you have had experience in interpreting. Please provide the name of the court and date this service was provided.
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JUDICIAL COUNCIL CERTIFICATION: Please upload a copy of your certification. Provide your verification prior to the close of the position to receive consideration. Mark the appropriate choice below.

• I confirm that I have uploaded a copy of my Judicial Council Certification to my application.
• I do not possess the judicial Council Certification.

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