Court Interpreter - Spanish Interpreter

COURT INTERPRETER – SPANISH INTERPRETER   #011843

Description of Work:

Applicants must be currently certified by the State of Florida to be considered. 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. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Supervising Court Interpreter.

Minimum Training and Experience Required:

*Requires valid certificate as a certified court interpreter issued by the Florida State Courts System's Office of the State Courts Administrator. (Contact Human Resources for more information on getting certified).

Two years of court/legal related experience, and/or Experience been a translator (Spanish preferred) or ASL.

Poses a Bachelor's degree, additional relevant experience may substitute for the recommended educational level on a year-for-year basis.

Benefits Package:

Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays, comprehensive health insurance and life insurance
with accidental death and dismemberment benefits, supplemental dental, vision, life, disability and hospitalization insurance, promotional opportunities, tuition-free college courses, 457 Tax Deferred Retirement Plan.

Location:     14250 49th Street North, Clearwater, FL 33762

Salary:      $5,969.78 + $159.83 = $6129.61 monthly plus benefits; $73,555.32 annually

Application Deadline:  Until Filled

Submit Application and Resume to:      The Sixth Judicial Circuit Court

Human Resources, Suite J1501

14250 49th Street North

Clearwater, Florida 33762

Fax:  727-453-7166 or SixthCircuitHR@jud6.org

Equal Opportunity and Diversity Employer / Drug- Free Workplace/E-Verify Employer

Any person with Disability who requires a special accommodation to participate in the application/selection process should call the Human Resources Department at (727)453-7165 in advance.

8/2024