Job Description

Court Interpreter - 22011999

The essential function of the position within the organization is to interpret legal proceedings for non-English speaking or hearing impaired persons to ensure due process. The position is responsible for interpreting the spoken or written word from a source language to a target language, translating court evidence to a target language, testifying as an expert witness regarding accuracy of translated documents or tapes, and collecting statistical data. The position works under direct supervision according to set procedures. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Supervising Court Interpreter.

Minimum Training and Experience Required:

• Requires valid certificate as a certified court interpreter issued by the Florida State Courts System's Office of the State Courts Administrator. (Contact Human Resources for more information on getting certified).
• Two years of court/legal related experience, and/or experience as a translator (Spanish preferred) or ASL.
• Possesses a Bachelor's degree, additional relevant experience may substitute for the recommended educational level on a year-for-year basis.

Benefits Package:

• Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays, comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits, supplemental dental, vision, life, disability and hospitalization insurance, promotional opportunities, tuition-free college courses, 457 Tax Deferred Retirement Plan.

Location: 14250 49th Street North, Clearwater, FL 33762

Salary: $6129.61 monthly plus benefits; $73,555.32 annually

Application Deadline: Until Filled

Equal Opportunity and Diversity Employer / Drug-Free Workplace/E-Verify Employer

Any person with Disability who requires a special accommodation to participate in the application/selection process should call the Human Resources Department at (727)453-7165 in advance.

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.

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