PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 9TH CIRCUIT- WITNESS INTERVIEWER I - 21015129

Requisition No: 882366 

Agency: Justice Administrative Commission

Working Title: PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 9TH CIRCUIT- WITNESS INTERVIEWER I - 21015129

 Pay Plan: Public Defndrs JAC

Position Number: 21015129 

Salary:  $48,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 02/21/2027 

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Public Defenders Office – Witness Interviewer

Ninth Circuit – Osceola County

Job Description Overview: We are seeking a motivated and dependable Entry-Level Interviewer who is fluent in Spanish and English to assist with interviewing defendants and witnesses as part of our legal team. This position plays a key role in gathering accurate and complete information to support legal representation and case preparation.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-person and/or phone interviews with defendants and witnesses, primarily in Spanish.
• Accurately translate and interpret questions and responses during interviews.
• Summarize and document interview findings in written reports.
• Communicate effectively with attorneys, investigators, and support staff regarding interview outcomes.

Ancillary Duties:

• Provide interpretation services at the jail or detention center as needed.
• Assist with data entry, case documentation, and maintaining organized records.
• Perform other clerical or support tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Fluency in both Spanish and English (verbal and written).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills for dealing with clients and other professionals.
• Ensuring accuracy and consistency in all communications.
• Manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team.
• Comfortable working in legal or correctional settings.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word and data entry systems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and uphold ethical standards in line with the Florida Bar guidelines.
• Court Interpreter Certification issued by the Administrative Office of the United States Courts is preferred 

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS at 1-844-377-1888 on how your current benefits may be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

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.