Spanish Court Interpreter – Travel Required (Full-Time)

Florida; Florida; On-site; USD 66,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

FRS Retirement

Job summary

The State Courts System is seeking a Court Interpreter to provide accurate and impartial translation between English and Spanish for court proceedings and related duties. The role includes interpreting in various legal settings, sight translation, and translating court documents to ensure access for individuals with limited English proficiency.

Required are a Bachelor's degree in English or a closely related field, two years of court/legal experience, and OSCA certification or provisional OSCA

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English or closely related field.
• Two years of court/legal-related work experience.
• Certification as Court Interpreter by OSCA or provisionally approved Court Interpreter designation.

Responsibilities

• Interpret legal proceedings such as arraignments, hearings, trials, and pretrial conferences.
• Provide sight translation and written translation of court-related documents.
• Facilitate meaningful access to the courts for individuals with limited English proficiency.
• Travel to court facilities within the circuit as needed.

Skills

English/Spanish translation

Education

Bachelor's degree in English or related field

OSCA Court Interpreter Certification or provisional OSCA designation

Job description

The State Courts System is seeking a Court Interpreter to provide accurate and impartial translation between English and Spanish for court proceedings and related duties. The role includes interpreting in various legal settings, sight translation, and translating court documents to ensure access for individuals with limited English proficiency.

Required are a Bachelor's degree in English or a closely related field, two years of court/legal experience, and OSCA certification or provisional OSCA