Job Description
Primary responsibilities include interpreting the spoken and written word from and into English and Spanish languages; translation and documentation; research and development. 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. The position works under direct supervision according to set procedures. Under supervision, court interpreters perform a wide variety of language interpretation activities on an assigned and as-needed basis for the 19th Judicial Circuit Courts. Incumbents perform duties as an interpreter for courtroom and other legal proceedings, which may include, but are not limited to, arraignments, preliminary hearings, pre-trial conferences, and court trials.
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 or legal related work experience preferred.
Additional relevant education may substitute for the recommended experience on a year-for-year basis.
Certified Court Interpreter certification issued by the Florida Supreme Court, Office of the State Courts Administrator.
Individuals hired without certification, must become certified within one year from date of hire; this one-year requirement may be modified by the board on a case-by-case basis, if necessary; but, only in exceptional circumstances.
See Fla. R. Court. Interp. 14.205(c).
Florida Driver’s license required.
Special Comments
Open Until Filled - applications will be accepted until position is filled.
*Salary will be 10% ($62,595.72 if not certified) below minimum if not certified.
Position also travels to other locations within the Judicial Circuit.
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.