COURT INTERPRETER - 22012002

Requisition No: 837981 

Agency: State Courts System

Working Title: COURT INTERPRETER - 22012002

 Pay Plan: State Courts System

Position Number: 22012002 

Salary:  $71,637 Annually (or $64,473 Annually if not yet certified) 

Posting Closing Date: 12/31/2024 

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Position Title
Court Interpreter

Job Location
Seventh Judicial Circuit; Bunnell, Daytona Beach, DeLand, Palatka, or St. Augustine

Salary Range
$71,637 Annually (or $64,473 Annually if not yet certified)

Job Description
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 InterpretersPDF Download. Headquarters are subject to change based upon the needs of the court.

Education and Training Guidelines
Any combination of related college education and/or court/legal experience totaling 6 years is required. If not already certified, must be a Registered Interpreter at the time of hire and attain status as a Certified Interpreter within one year. See option 2 at the following website for more information regarding the certification process: https://www.flcourts.gov/Resources-Services/Court-Services/Court-Interpreting/Steps-to-Certification

Competencies
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.

Special Comments
If you are disabled and require an accommodation to participate in the application/interview process, please contact Anne Pierce at 386-626-6561 or apierce@circuit7.org with as much notice as possible. We will be happy to make every effort to accommodate reasonable requests.

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

How to Apply
Please submit a completed and signed State of Florida Application: Go to www.circuit7.org, click on “Employment” – then click on “State of Florida Application” or you may call 386-626-6577 to have one sent to you.

Court Administration – Human Resources
101 N. Alabama Ave
Suite B-206
DeLand, FL 32724

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

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.