Interpreter - B

Salary: $43.17 - $48.61 Hourly

Location : Within Riverside County, CA

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number: 25INTPRB - 01

Department: Operations

Opening Date: 05/06/2025

Closing Date: Continuous

Welcome

If you are looking for rewarding work or to build a successful career in the judiciary, the Riverside Superior Court has a place for you!

We have an opportunity for an Interpreter. We are seeking qualified individuals to perform Spanish language interpretation services for the Superior Court of California and for parties to proceedings. The ideal candidate shall 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. This position requires travel within an assigned geographic region, however may also require travel throughout Riverside County.

For a complete list of the qualifications and essential duties, please refer to the job description.

About the Riverside Superior Court

Riverside is the fourth largest county in California and the 10th largest in the United States. There are fourteen court facilities spanning 7,300 square miles that serves Riverside's 2.4 million residents. The courts and its employees hold a unique role in the public sector. The mission of the Riverside Superior Court is, in a fair, accessible, effective, and efficient manner, resolve disputes arising under the law and interpret and apply the law consistently, impartially, and independently to protect the rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitutions of California and of the United States."

Competitive Compensation Package

At Riverside Superior Court, we reward hard work and dedication!

We offer:

Annual merit increases for satisfactory job performance

A robust benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance

A pension plan provided by the California Public Employer's Retirement System also known as CalPERS. You will contribute between 7% and 8% of your biweekly pay, depending on your membership status

Optional deferred compensation programs

Generous leave accruals

Fourteen (14) paid holidays

Bereavement leave

Tuition discounts

Qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) or Temporary Expanded PSLF (TEPSLF) Certification 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

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. When listing Court experience, please include dates and classification of each position held, if more than one.

Selection Procedures:

Step I: All applications will be reviewed to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications; those qualified candidates may be referred to step II in the selection process.

Step II: Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications may be reviewed by the Subject Matter Expert(s). Successful candidates may be invited to participate in the examination process.

Step III: Those candidates that are successful in the previous step may be invited to take a pass/fail assessment. Those candidates passing the examination may be referred to step IV in the selection process.

Step IV: Those candidates that are successful in the previous step may be invited to an oral interview.

Additional steps for the selection process will include a drug test, background and reference checks.

Status Notifications

You will be notified by email and/or text message during the process of this recruitment through governmentjobs.com. Please check your email spam/junk folders and accept emails ending with governmentjobs.com and riverside.courts.ca.gov. If your information changes, please update your profile at

Reasonable Accommodations

Riverside Superior Court provides reasonable accommodations upon request for applicants with disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department at or if you feel you will need an accommodation for any aspect of the selection process. The Human Resources Department requests that it be advised of special needs at least five days prior to the examination so that a reasonable accommodation may be made.

Unit: CWA

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Court Services Supervisor

Amount of Travel Required: Up to 50%

Work Schedule: M - F 8 hrs. per day

Positions Supervised: None

At the Superior Court of California, County of Riverside, we are committed to not only providing a rewarding career but also taking care of our employees in every way possible. We understand that your health and well-being are just as important as your work, which is why we offer a powerhouse benefits package designed with YOU in mind.

Here's what you get when you join our team:

Top-Tier Health Coverage: Premium medical plans through CalPERS, plus Delta Dental and VSP Vision to keep you and your family healthy and smiling.

Substantial Contributions: Receive court contributions towards the cost of medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family. Eight of our ten medical plan options are covered at 100%, which means you will have absolutely zero out-of-pocket monthly premium costs, helping you stay healthy without breaking the bank!

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Court Contributions:

Employee Only: $1,153/month

Employee + 1 Dependent: $1,932/month

Employee + Family: $2,513/month

Financial Flexibility: Save smart with a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care expenses.

Peace of Mind: Secure supplemental life insurance benefits through Lincoln Financial.

Court paid basic life/accidental dismemberment (AD&D) insurance in the amount of:

$25,000/$25,000

Golden Retirement: Build a strong future with a CalPERS pension, Nationwide 457(b) retirement savings options and a Nationwide 401(a) account where the court contributes $105 per pay period.

Emotional Wellness: Access confidential support through our court provided Employee Assistance Program (EAP) whenever you need it. Work-Life Balance You Can Count On:

Generous Paid Time Off

14 Paid Holidays

Alternative Work Schedule

Depending on your role, you may be eligible for:

9/80 Schedule: Work 80 hours over 9 days.

4/10 Schedule: Work four 10-hour days with a three-day weekend, every week.

Hybrid Work Options: Some positions may qualify for a hybrid schedule, blending in-office collaboration with the convenience of remote work.

Bereavement Leave for life's toughest moments

Tuition Discounts to help you grow and learn

Crushing Student Debt?

We've got you covered. We offer eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and Temporary Expanded PSLF (TEPSLF) Certification-so you can keep building your career and wipe out your student loans.

This is more than a job-it's a career with purpose, benefits, and a team that's got your back.

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The information you provide will be used to rate your qualifications for the position. Résumés will not be accepted in lieu of completing these questions. Please provide concise, descriptive, and detailed information when answering the question. If you do not have experience, please write "None". NOTE: 'See résumé', 'See above', or copy and paste of your résumé are not considered qualifying responses and will not be scored.

Yes

No

02

Do you 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?

Yes

No

03

If yes, please provide the Certification Number and the name listed on the certification. If none, indicate "None".

04

Travel may be required to any location within the region, as needed. Please indicate which region(s) you are interested in applying for. You may select more than one region.

Western Region: locations in Banning, Corona, Moreno Valley, and Riverside

Mid-County Region: locations in Menifee and Murrieta

Desert Region: locations in Blythe, Indio and Palm Springs

05

Are you an Intermittent, part-time interpreter at Riverside Superior Court?

Yes

No

06

Have you worked as an intermittent, part-time interpreter at Riverside Superior Court for at least 60 or 150 court days, or parts of court days during any calendar year, including any time spent working as an independent contractor?

Yes

No

07

If yes, how many total court days or partial court days have you worked at Riverside Superior Court during that calendar year?

None

Less than 60 days

60 to 149 days

150 days or more

08

Have you worked as an independent contractor for Riverside Superior Court for 45 days or more in this calendar year?

Yes

No

09

Are you applying as a result of an "Invitation to Apply for Employment" letter?

Yes

No

10

If you answered yes to the previous question, please provide the certificate number listed on your "Invitation to Apply for Employment" letter. If you have not received an "Invitation to Apply for Employment" letter, indicate "None".

11

Do you have any employment gap(s) within the last 10 years?If yes, please answer the question below. Failure to do so will lead to disqualification.

Yes

No

12

Please explain any gap(s) in employment. If none, indicate "None".

Required Question