COURT INTERPRETER - 22012226

State of Florida•Indian River Estates, FL

45d

About The Position

The Court Interpreter provides accurate and impartial interpretation between English and Spanish in court proceedings and court-related functions, facilitating meaningful court access for individuals with limited English proficiency. Duties include interpreting proceedings such as first appearances, arraignments, hearings, pretrial conferences, and trials; providing sight translation and written translation of court-related documents; and maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, and impartiality in accordance with applicable Florida Rules and professional standards. The position serves the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit and requires travel to court facilities throughout the circuit as needed. The work location is to be determined. Applicants must reside within the circuit or be willing to relocate.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in English, the source language, or a closely related field; additional relevant experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
Two years of court- or legal-related work experience; additional relevant education may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
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.
Must reside within the circuit or be willing to relocate.

Responsibilities

Interpret English and Spanish during first appearances, arraignments, hearings, pretrial conferences, trials, and other court-related functions.
Provide sight translation and written translation of court-related documents.
Facilitate meaningful access to the courts for people with limited English proficiency.
Maintain accuracy, confidentiality, and impartiality in accordance with applicable Florida Rules and professional standards.
Travel to court facilities throughout the judicial circuit as needed.