Court Interpreter (Spanish)

This position reports to the Supervising Court Interpreter and provides English to Spanish (and vice versa) interpreting & translation services to ensure due process in legal proceedings throughout the 16th Judicial Circuit in Monroe County, Florida. This position will be expected to be thoroughly familiar with and comply fully with the Code of Professional Conduct as set forth in
FLORIDA RULES FOR CERTIFICATION AND REGULATION OF SPOKEN LANGUAGE COURT INTERPRETERS

Duties include the interpretation and translation of oral statements, testimony, and written documents presented in either Spanish or English. A certified Court Interpreter serves as the official Interpreter and translator daily for first appearances, arraignments, preliminary hearings, trials & court proceedings for non-English speaking defendants, witnesses, and victims. Translates forms and documents utilized in court proceedings and participates in workshops for court interpreters.

The position does require the Interpreter to travel to the Marathon Branch Courthouse in Marathon, Florida.

Salary

• $76,637.40/year

Qualifications

This position requires valid certificate as a Certified Court Interpreter issued by the Florida Supreme Court, Office of the State Courts Administrator. Applicants who are selected as court interpreters. but who are not certified at the time of court employment, must become certified within one year of being employed in a court interpreting position.

State Courts Interpreting Certification Requirements and Information Link: Court Interpreting - Florida Courts

Competencies Other Information

(Salary is 10% below minimum if not certified by the Court Interpreter Certification and Regulation Program (CICRP) of the Office of the State Courts Administrator (OSCA))

*All positions must start at the minimum of the pay range

How to Apply

Please submit a cover letter, resume, proof of certification and State of Florida Application to Personnel@keyscourts.net or to Personnel, 16th Judicial Circuit, 302 Fleming Street, Key West, Florida 33042.

Applications and complete job descriptions may be found at www.keyscourts.net.