COURT INTERPRETER - 22012013

State of Florida; Florida; On-site; USD 66,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

The Court Interpreter provides accurate and impartial translation services between English and Spanish in support of court proceedings and court-related functions.

Responsibilities include interpreting legal proceedings such as first appearances, arraignments, hearings, pretrial conferences, and trials; providing sight translation and written translation of court-related documents; and facilitating meaningful access to the courts for individuals with limited English proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English or a closely related field.
• Two years of court/legal work experience; substitutions may apply.
• Certification as Court Interpreter by OSCA or provisional OSCA designation; valid FL driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Interpret legal proceedings such as first appearances, arraignments, hearings and trials.
• Provide sight translation and written translation of court documents.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in English or related field

Job description

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Requisition No:887151

Agency: State Courts System

Working Title: COURT INTERPRETER - 22012013

Pay Plan: State Courts System

Position Number:22012013

Salary: $73,070.04 annually ($65,763.12 if not certified)

Position also travels to other locations within the Judicial Circuit.

(Applicants must reside within the Circuit or be willing to relocate in order to be considered for employment.)

SALARY : $73,070.04 annually ($65,763.12 if not certified)

EFFECTIVE DATE: Immediately

General Description

The Court Interpreter provides accurate and impartial translation services between English and Spanish in support of court proceedings and court-related functions. Responsibilities include interpreting legal proceedings such as first appearances, arraignments, hearings, pretrial conferences, and trials; providing sight translation and written translation of court-related documents; and facilitating meaningful access to the courts for individuals with limited English proficiency. Interpreters must maintain the highest standards of accuracy, confidentiality, and impartiality in accordance with applicable Florida Rules and professional standards. This position serves the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit and requires travel to court facilities throughout the circuit as needed.

Education, Experience, Certifications and Special Requirements

Education – Bachelor’s degree in English, the source language, or a closely related field. Additional relevant experience may be substituted for the recommended educational level on a year-for-year basis.

Experience - Two years of court / legal related work experience. Additional relevant education may substitute for the recommended experience on a year-for-year basis.

Certification and Special Requirements - Applicants must possess either Certification as a Court Interpreter issued by the Office of the State Courts Administrator (OSCA); or current designation as a Provisionally Approved Court Interpreter by OSCA. Valid Florida Driver’s License required.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. If you are a person with a disability who requires a special accommodation to participate in the application/selection process, please call the Office of Human Resources at [phone] (option 6).

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

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.

Location: FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 34950 STUART, FL, US, 34996 VERO BEACH, FL, US, 32968 STUART, FL, US, 34997 PORT ST. LUCIE, FL, US, 34945 FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 32982 FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 34982 FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 34951 PORT SAINT LUCIE, FL, US, 34987 VERO BEACH, FL, US, 32966 OKEECHOBEE, FL, US, 34972 FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 34946 FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 34949 OKEECHOBEE, FL, US, 34973 OKEECHOBEE, FL, US, 34974 FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 34981 VERO BEACH, FL, US, 32960 VERO BEACH, FL, US, 32980 PORT SAINT LUCIE, FL, US, 34984 PORT ST. LUCIE, FL, US, 34983 FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 34945 STUART, FL, US, 34984 PORT ST. LUCIE, FL, US, 34986 VERO BEACH, FL, US, 32967 STUART, FL, US, 34994 FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 34947

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.