Job Description
Requisition No:865867
Agency: State Courts System
Working Title: COURT INTERPRETER - 22010341
Position Number:22010341
Salary: $73,070 ($65,763 if not yet certified)
Posting Closing Date: 12/31/2025
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COURT INTERPRETER (ENGLISH/SPANISH)
$73,070/YR ($65,763/YR IF NOT YET CERTIFIED)
BUNNELL, DAYTONA BEACH, ST. AUGUSTINE, OR DELAND
POSITION 10341
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, 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:
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.
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.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
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