Silver Lathane Sebola
Human Resource Masnagement
Polokwane
Summary
Dynamic Court Interpreter with the Department of Justice, recognized for enhancing courtroom efficiency through precise interpretation and strong verbal communication. Expert in legal document translation and terminology research, ensuring confidentiality and accuracy. Proven ability to adapt under pressure, fostering access to justice for non-English speakers while training new interpreters in best practices.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Court Interpreter
Department of Justice
02.2009 - 09.2023
- Enhanced courtroom efficiency by providing accurate and timely interpretation services for non-English speaking individuals.
- Strengthened community relations by assisting law enforcement agencies with interpretation services during investigations and interviews.
- Streamlined legal proceedings by interpreting complex legal terminology to clients in their native language.
- Assisted in the training of new court interpreters, sharing best practices for maintaining accuracy and professionalism in high-pressure situations.
- Adapted quickly to changing circumstances within the courtroom environment while maintaining professionalism under pressure.
- Managed time effectively while balancing multiple tasks including document translation, client interviews, and courtroom interpretation services.
- Increased access to justice for limited English proficient individuals by bridging the language gap in various legal matters.
- Demonstrated attention to detail when transcribing recorded statements for later use in courtroom settings.
- Ensured confidentiality of all interpreted information according to court regulations protecting privileged communications between parties involved in legal proceedings.
- Exhibited exceptional listening skills when interpreting simultaneous oral statements from multiple sources in a fast-paced courtroom setting.
- Facilitated smooth communication flow between judges, lawyers, witnesses, defendants, plaintiffs through consecutive interpretation techniques.
- Developed expertise in specialized legal vocabulary across diverse practice areas such as family law, criminal law, immigration law, and civil litigation cases.
- Maximized quality control of translated documents.
Education
Bachelor of Human Resource Management - Human Resources Management
University of South African
Polokwane, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Interpretation accuracy
Fluent bilingualism
Strong work ethic
Verbal communication
Courtroom etiquette
Legal document translation
Confidentiality adherence
Proofreading expertise
Sight translation
Terminology research
Simultaneous interpretation
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 5 staff members.
Timeline
Court Interpreter
Department of Justice
02.2009 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Human Resource Management - Human Resources Management
University of South African
04.2001 -
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