Court Interpreter

The essential function of the position within the organization is to interpret legal proceedings for non-English speaking individuals 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. The position requires travel to provide services to all the five counties of the circuit as needed.

Listens to speakers’ statements during regular court proceedings and prepares interpretations or interprets statements simultaneously or consecutively into specified languages. 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.

Salary

• $69,550.80/year

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or a closely related field and two years of court/legal related experience.

Additional relevant education may substitute for the recommended experience on a year-for-year basis.

This position is open to any Florida certified or provisionally approved interpreter and requires proof of Florida court interpreter certification.

Competencies

Ability to communicate clearly with coworkers, management, staff and the public in a courteous and professional manner, both verbally and in writing.

Effective use of business English, spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Ability to research information and analyze data.

Ability to prepare worksheets containing statistical data.

Ability to handle sensitive matters before the court with integrity and confidentiality.

Ability to handle multiple tasks with deadline requirements.

Ability to work in a fast- paced environment with many interruptions.

Ability to utilize word processing applications, e-mail, specialized hardware and software applications and the Internet.

Other Information

*Salary 10% below minimum, if no valid certificate as a certified court interpreter.

The position is “Opened Until Filled.” Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

How to Apply

For additional information and to apply visit the Fifth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida Employment/Careers website https://www.circuit5.org/court-administration/careers/

Submit a current and complete application (found on the website, Circuit5.org) and verification of required education (that is., copy of high school diploma, copy of college degree, or college transcripts, and copy of Court Interpreter Certification) to Office of the Court Administrator, Robin Hamel, rhamel@circuit5.org.

For additional information about this job opportunity contact Robin Hamel at 352-253-1607 or rhamel@circuit5.org

The successful applicant will be subject to a criminal background check.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, or disability.

We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.

If you need an accommodation to participate in the application/selection process, please call the contact person at the number indicated for each respective position.

Persons using a TTY/TDD may call the contact person through the Florida Relay Service at 711 or 1-800-955-8771.