Certified Court Interpreter (Spanish/ASL)

People First Service Center; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A state agency in Florida is seeking a Court Interpreter to facilitate legal proceedings for non-English speaking or hearing-impaired individuals. The role involves interpreting spoken or written language, translating court evidence, and testifying regarding document accuracy. Ideal candidates must have certification as a court interpreter, a bachelor's degree in a related field, and two years of legal or translation experience. Strong communication skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality are essential. The position is supervised and requires a thorough application process.

Qualifications

• Valid certification issued by the Florida State Courts System required.
• Two years of court/legal-related experience or translation experience (Spanish preferred or ASL).

Responsibilities

• Interpret legal proceedings for non-English speaking or hearing-impaired persons.
• Translate court evidence to target languages.
• Testify as an expert witness regarding accuracy of translated documents.

Skills

Knowledge of English grammar

Ability to organize and prioritize work

Discretion and confidentiality

Professional interaction skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English or closely related field

Certification as a certified court interpreter

Job description

A state agency in Florida is seeking a Court Interpreter to facilitate legal proceedings for non-English speaking or hearing-impaired individuals. The role involves interpreting spoken or written language, translating court evidence, and testifying regarding document accuracy. Ideal candidates must have certification as a court interpreter, a bachelor's degree in a related field, and two years of legal or translation experience. Strong communication skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality are essential. The position is supervised and requires a thorough application process.