Job Description
Office of Chief Trial Counsel Annual Salary Range: $79,761 - $106,337
FLSA Non-Exempt / Union Represented
Spanish preferred
About the Office: The Office of Chief Trial Counsel (OCTC) is the enforcement arm of the attorney discipline system. OCTC handles intake, investigation, and prosecution in State Bar Court of allegations that attorneys have violated the State Bar Act or the Rules of Professional Conduct. The office also receives, reviews, and investigates complaints alleging unauthorized practice of law by non-attorneys.
Definition The Translator - Interpreter (TI) interprets oral communication and translates written communication from and into non-English and English. The position translates written correspondence and facilitates interviews and other forms of oral communication between State Bar personnel, State Bar members, the public, and other organizations as needed.
Distinguishing Characteristics This is a journey-level classification providing translation assistance to other staff. The work performed requires knowledge of advanced language concepts, principles, terminology and procedures.
Examples of Essential Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Translates written correspondence from non-English into English and from English into a non-English language. Correspondence includes but is not limited to letters, memorandum, emails, pamphlets, retainer agreements, invoices, advertisements, and educational material.
- Interprets oral communication from non-English into English and from English into non-English language. Types of oral communication include but are not limited to telephone calls and messages, in-person interviews, and community forums.
- Reviews processes and maintains service transactions, records and other documents; assists in the preparation and maintenance of reports, correspondence, special studies, and conducts research.
- Enters information into case management or other automated system about services that are provided.
- Performs a number of other similar or related duties which may not be specifically included within this position description, but which are consistent with the general level of the job and the responsibilities described.
Employment Standards Knowledge of:
- Concepts and meanings between non-English and English; complexity and style from one language into another.
- Rules for grammar and syntax in both languages.
- Reference materials such as dictionaries, lexicons, encyclopedias, and computerized terminology banks as needed to ensure translation accuracy.
- Technical and legal terminology and information to be used in translations.
- Effective investigation and interview techniques.
- Good customer service and communication skills clear enunciation, pronunciation, pleasant and professional voice as well as polite forms of expressions.
Ability to:
- Speak, read, and write fluently in English and non-English language. Proficiently use legal terminology in both English and non-English.
- Manage work schedules to meet deadlines.
- Concentrate, stay detached from the conversation, and remain neutral and objective at all times.
- Relay the style and tone of the original message.
- Work professionally and cooperatively with individuals from different social economic backgrounds.
- Obtain and present material in person and in writing.
- Review and analyze complex written documents.
- Accurately gather, record and evaluate data; analyze and interpret information and adopt effective courses of action.
- Maintain and protect the confidentiality of information.
- Effective listening and retention skills to maintain a high level of accuracy
Minimum Qualifications Education:
- High school diploma; college degree preferred or a combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the duties of the position.
Experience:
- Minimum two (2) years of experience with translating or interpreting from non-English to English and English to a non-English language.
Applicants who meet the Minimum Qualifications will be required to successfully complete the State Bar's selection process for this classification which includes testing for proficiency in speaking, listening, writing, reading, translation and interpretation.
License, Certificate, Registration Requirements: - Successful completion of State Bar validated assessments for the position. Possession of approved related training may substitute for some or all of the required education; certification or equivalent training hours is equal to one (1) year of education.
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