COURT INTERPRETER - 22012221

Requisition No: 868537 

Agency: State Courts System

Working Title: COURT INTERPRETER - 22012221

 Pay Plan: State Courts System

Position Number: 22012221 

Salary:  $73,070/YEAR IF CERTIFIED 

Posting Closing Date: 02/13/2026 

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COURT INTERPRETER (ENGLISH/SPANISH)

LOCATION: BUNNELL, DAYTONA BEACH, DELAND, OR ST. AUGUSTINE

POSITION NUMBER 12221

ANNUAL SALARY: $73,070 IF CERTIFIED, $65,763 IF NOT YET CERTIFIED

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Function:

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.

Minimum Requirements:

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 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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

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. 

If you are disabled and require an accommodation to participate in the application/interview process, please contact Israel Gonzalez at 386-626-6577 or igonzalez@circuit7.org with as much notice as possible. We will be happy to make every effort to accommodate reasonable requests.

ADA/EOE/E-VERIFY

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.