Certified Court Interpreter - Spanish

Perform skilled professional duties as a certified interpreter in judicial proceedings involving non-English speaking persons. The Interpreter is the link between the non-English party and the court. Duties include interpretation of oral statements and testimony as well as translation of written documents presented in Spanish.

Examples of Work Performed

The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment for this classification.

Salary

• $75,292.28

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with a bachelor’s degree.

Two years of court/legal or related experience, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Relevant experience and/or education may substitute for the recommended minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis.

AND

Must possess one of the following:

If selected and provisionally approved, the Court Interpreter Certification must be obtained within one year of employment.

Competencies

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Other Information

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications must be received until the position is filled. Submission of an application does not guarantee the applicant an interview. Applicants will be subject to a criminal background check. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any of the protected classes.

The Fifteenth Judicial Court Main Courthouse is located in West Palm Beach. Occasional travel to the other Circuit Courthouses is required

How to Apply

For additional information and to apply visit the [15^th Judicial Circuit] Judicial Circuit Court of Florida Employment website [https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/15thcircuit?page=1].

If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in the interviewing process once selected, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator, Palm Beach County Courthouse, 205 North Dixie Highway West Palm Beach, Florida 33401; telephone number (561) 355-4380 at least 7 days before your scheduled either in-person or telephonic interview; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call “711.”