COURT INTERPRETER - 22011999

Florida Department of Financial Services; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The State Courts System in Clearwater, FL seeks a Court Interpreter to interpret legal proceedings for non-English speaking or hearing-impaired persons, ensuring due process. The interpreter translates spoken or written words from source language to a target language and may testify as an expert witness on translation accuracy.

Candidates must hold a valid Florida-certified court interpreter certification, have two years of court/legal translation experience, and possess a bachelor’s degree in

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid certification as a certified court interpreter issued by the Florida State Courts System’s Office of the State Courts Administrator.
• Two years of court/legal-related experience, and/or experience being a translator (Spanish preferred).
• Possess a bachelor’s degree in English, the source language, or a closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Interpret legal proceedings for non-English speaking or hearing-impaired persons to ensure due process.
• Translate court evidence to the target language as needed.
• Testify as an expert witness regarding the accuracy of translated documents or tapes.

Skills

Court interpretation

Certified interpreter

English grammar

Discretion

Professional communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English or related field

Certified court interpreter certification

Job description

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Requisition No: 878997

Agency: State Courts System

Working Title: COURT INTERPRETER - 22011999

14250 49th St. N, Clearwater, 33762

Starting Annual Salary + Additional Additive:

Position 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 the accuracy of translated documents or tapes, and collecting statistical data. The position works under direct supervision according to set procedures. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Director of Administrative Services.

Education, Experience, Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations

• Must possess a valid certification as a certified court interpreter issued by the Florida State Courts System’s Office of the State Courts Administrator.
• Two years of court/legal-related experience, and/or experience being a translator (Spanish preferred).
• Possess a bachelor’s degree in English, the source language, or a closely related field.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of English grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Ability to efficiently organize and prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality.
• Ability to interact professionally and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, coworkers, government officials, and the public.

The Sixth Judicial Circuit of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer.