Court Interpreter

The Ninth Judicial Circuit Court is a progressive trial court in Central Florida where employees make a difference. Our team of court professionals is richly diverse, with unique perspectives and ideas. We encourage teamwork and individual contribution and pride ourselves on changing attitudes and doing things better. We’re always interested in dynamic individuals who enjoy innovation, new ideas and the opportunity to serve others while leading the way to the court of tomorrow.

The Spanish Court Interpreter performs skilled professional duties as a certified interpreter in judicial proceedings involving limited‑English proficient (LEP) individuals. The Interpreter facilitates communication between the Court and the LEP individual.

• Interpret and translate oral statements, testimony, and written documents presented in either Spanish or English.
• Serve as the official Interpreter daily for first appearances, arraignments, preliminary hearings, trials, and other court proceedings for LEP defendants, witnesses, and victims.
• Translate forms and documents utilized in court proceedings and input data into the Court Interpreter Data Base (CIDB).
• Participate in workshops for court interpreters, train and observe freelance contractual interpreters.
• Become familiar with simultaneous, consecutive, and sight translation techniques and procedures.
• Adhere to the Florida Court Interpreter Certification and Regulation Program (CICRP) and the Code of Professional Conduct (Part III).

• Fluency in both English and Spanish; able to read and write both languages with proficiency.
• Must be able to work independently in a high‑stress environment.
• Working knowledge of the court system is a plus.
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four‑year college or university in Spanish, English, or any field closely related to law is preferred.
• Two years of court/legal‑related experience may substitute for the recommended educational level or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be willing and able to travel to multiple counties and locations on a regular basis (Osceola and Orange Counties).
• Must complete a State of Florida orientation program and obtain state certification within one year of employment; passing the Federal Certification oral exam can substitute for the Consortium exam.
• Availability for weekend and holiday coverage.

• Location:
  
  Primarily Osceola County, with coverage in Orange County.
• Salary: $6,089.17 per month for certified court interpreters or $5,480.26 per month if not certified; certified by the Court Interpreter Certification and Regulation Program (CICRP) of the Office of the State Courts Administrator (OSCA).