Court Interpreter, Certified and Spanish
The essential function of the position within the organization is to interpret legal proceedings for non-English speaking or hearing impaired persons to ensure due process. The position is responsible for interpreting the spoken or written word from a source language to a target language, translating court evidence to a target language, testifying as an expert witness regarding accuracy of translated documents or tapes, and collecting statistical data. The position works under direct supervision according to set procedures.
Examples of Work Performed:
Listens to speakers’ statements during regular court proceedings and prepares interpretations, or interprets statements simultaneously or consecutively into specified languages orally or by using hand signs.
Translates documents and recorded materials presented in court from a source language to a target language.
Provides interpreting services for court appointed psychological evaluations and competency evaluations.
Maintains message content, context, and style as much as possible during interpreting process.
Testifies as expert witness regarding accuracy of documents translated for court proceedings.
Collects and inputs data for statistical purposes concerning the number and type of interpreting tasks performed.
Remains current in reference information resources, such as vocabulary in legal, medical and other areas, different cultural features or local and world events.
Assists with miscellaneous tasks such as on-the-job training for interns as directed by supervisor.
Covers all front desk duties for Court Administration’s Interpreters Office on a rotational basis.
Timeliness and attendance are essential functions of the job.
Education and Training Guidelines
Bachelor’s degree in English, the source language, or a closely related field.
Additional relevant experience may substitute for the recommended educational level on a year-for-year basis.
Two years of court/legal related experience.
Additional relevant education may substitute for the recommended experience on a year-for-year basis, excluding supervisory experience
Requires valid certificate as a certified court interpreter issued by the Florida State Courts System’s Office of the State Courts Administrator.
Special Comments
*Salary will include a Competitive Area Differential (CAD) pay additive of $224.00 monthly.
*Salary will be 10% below minimum if not certified.
The Florida State Courts System offers a comprehensive selection of State of Florida employee benefits: membership in the Florida Retirement System, optional enrollment in a subsidized Health insurance plan, optional enrollment in Life, Dental, and Disability insurance plans, and paid term life insurance.
The Florida State Courts System is a criminal justice agency. The successful applicant will be fingerprinted for the purpose of conducting a criminal history record check. Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check.
Court Interpreter (Spanish) • Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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