CERTIFIED COURT INTERPRETER - 22012011

State of Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The State Courts System in Fort Lauderdale, FL seeks a Certified Court Interpreter (Spanish) to provide accurate interpretation of court proceedings, translate documents, and testify as an expert witness when required, ensuring due process for non-English speakers and hearing-impaired individuals.

Candidates must hold a valid Florida certified court interpreter certificate, a bachelor’s degree in English or a closely related field, and at least two years of court/legal related experience; the

Qualifications

• The bachelor’s degree requirement and two years of court/legal experience are expected.
• Fluency in Spanish and English with knowledge of legal terminology.
• Ability to interpret and translate with high accuracy under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Interpret legal proceedings for non-English speakers and hearing-impaired persons.
• Translate court documents and recordings from Spanish to English and vice versa.
• Testify as an expert witness regarding accuracy of translations when required.
• Maintain accurate data and keep up-to-date on legal terminology and procedures.

Skills

Interpreting

Translation

Simultaneous interpreting

Consecutive interpreting

Court etiquette

Education

Bachelor's degree in English or related field

Job description

Requisition No: 881858

Agency: State Courts System

Working Title: CERTIFIED COURT INTERPRETER - 22012011

Pay Plan: State Courts System

Position Number: 22012011

Salary: $75,758.04 Annually (includes CAD)

Posting Closing Date: 09/04/2026

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Position Title: Certified Court Interpreter - Spanish

Job Location: 17th Judicial Circuit, Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Salary Range: $75,758.04 Annually (includes CAD)

Job Description

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.

Examples of Work Performed

• Listens to speakers' statements during regular court proceedings and prepares interpretations, or interprets statements simultaneously or consecutively into specified languages orally or by using hand signs.
• 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 an 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.
• Remains current in reference information resources, such as vocabulary in legal, medical and other areas, different cultural features or local and world events.
• Assists with miscellaneous tasks such as on-the-job training for interns as directed by supervisor.
• Covers all front desk duties for Court Administration's Interpreters Office on a rotational basis.
• Timeliness and attendance are essential functions of the job.

Education and Training Guidelines

Education

Refers to job specific training and education that is recommended for entry into the position. Additional relevant experience may substitute for the recommended educational level on a year-for-year basis. Bachelor's degree in English, the source language, or a closely related field.

Experience

Refers to the amount of related work experience that is recommended for entry into the position that would result in reasonable expectation that the person can perform the required tasks. Additional relevant education may substitute for the recommended experience on a year-for-year basis, excluding supervisory experience. Two years of court/legal related experience.

Licenses, Certifications, And Registrations Required

Requires valid certificate as a certified court interpreter issued by the Florida State Courts System's Office of the State Courts Administrator.

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.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.