Court Interpreter

This position reports to the Supervising Court Interpreter and provides English to Spanish (and vice versa) interpreting & translation services to ensure due process in legal proceedings throughout the four-county circuit. This position will be expected to be thoroughly familiar with and comply fully with the Code of Professional Conduct as set forth in Part III of the Florida Rules for Certification and Regulation of Spoken Language Court Interpreters .

Headquarters are subject to change based upon the needs of the court.

Any combination of related college education and/or court/legal experience totaling 6 years is required. If not already certified, the applicant must be a Registered Interpreter at the time of hire and attain Certified Interpreter status within one year. See option 2 at the following website for more information regarding the certification process: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-Certification

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

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Ability to communicate effectively, tactfully and in a professional manner with the public, attorneys, judges and all courthouse personnel. Knowledge of and ability to use correct English grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Ability to collaborate with court personnel on the most effective delivery of interpreter services to satisfy the needs and obligations of the court. Ability to use a personal computer and Microsoft Word applications (Word, Excel, and Access).

Ability to organize work, establish priorities, and meet deadlines. Ability to manage multiple assignments. Ability to use independent judgment and discretion concerning confidential information

This State-funded position is paid monthly and includes the State of Florida benefits package. The successful applicant is required to undergo a background check, including fingerprinting.

How to Apply

Applications can be submitted through People First OR a State of Florida application form can be downloaded from www.circuit
7.org and emailed to igonzalez

If you are disabled and require an accommodation to participate in the application/interview process, please contact Israel Gonzalez at  or igonzalez with as much notice as possible. We will be happy to make every effort to accommodate reasonable requests.

The 7 th Judicial Circuit Court is an equal opportunity and E-Verify employer.