State of Florida
Overview
Requisition No: 863397 Agency: State Courts System Working Title: COURT INTERPRETER - 22011637 Pay Plan: State Courts System Position Number: 22011637 Salary: $6,313.17 (Plus CAD) Monthly Posting Closing Date: 11/05/2025 Position Title: Certified Court Interpreter Job Location: 17th Judicial Circuit Court; Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Salary Range: $6,313.17 (Plus CAD) Monthly Responsibilities
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. Listens to speakers’ statements during regular court proceedings and prepares interpretations, or interprets statements simultaneously or consecutively into specified languages orally or by using hand signs. Translates documents and recorded materials presented in court from a source language to a target language. Provides interpreting services for court appointed psychological evaluations and competency evaluations. Maintains message content, context and style as much as possible during interpreting process. Testifies as expert witness regarding accuracy of documents translated for court proceedings. Collects and inputs data for statistical purposes concerning the number and type of interpreting tasks performed. Remains current in reference information resources, such as vocabulary in legal, medical and other areas, different cultural features or local and world events. Assists with miscellaneous tasks such as on-the-job training for interns as directed by supervisor. Covers all front desk duties for Court Administration’s Interpreters Office on a rotational basis. Education and Training Guidelines
Education: Bachelor’s degree in English, the source language, or a closely related field. Experience: Two years of court/legal related experience. COURT INTERPRETER - CERTIFIED Additional relevant education may substitute for the recommended experience on a year-for-year basis, excluding supervisory experience. Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations Required: Requires valid certificate as a certified court interpreter issued by the Florida State Courts System’s Office of the State Courts Administrator. How to Apply
Submit a cover letter and official State Employment Application to Court Administration, Human Resources, 201 SE 6th St, Rm. 20140, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301. The People First profile application will not be considered. For additional information, contact Taiwo Akinkunmi attakinkunmi@17th.flcourts.org Equal Opportunity / Accessibility
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, or disability. We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application/selection process, please call the contact person at 954-831-7721. Persons using a TTY/TDD may call Taiwo Akinkunmi through the Florida Relay Service at 711. 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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Requisition No: 863397 Agency: State Courts System Working Title: COURT INTERPRETER - 22011637 Pay Plan: State Courts System Position Number: 22011637 Salary: $6,313.17 (Plus CAD) Monthly Posting Closing Date: 11/05/2025 Position Title: Certified Court Interpreter Job Location: 17th Judicial Circuit Court; Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Salary Range: $6,313.17 (Plus CAD) Monthly Responsibilities
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. Listens to speakers’ statements during regular court proceedings and prepares interpretations, or interprets statements simultaneously or consecutively into specified languages orally or by using hand signs. Translates documents and recorded materials presented in court from a source language to a target language. Provides interpreting services for court appointed psychological evaluations and competency evaluations. Maintains message content, context and style as much as possible during interpreting process. Testifies as expert witness regarding accuracy of documents translated for court proceedings. Collects and inputs data for statistical purposes concerning the number and type of interpreting tasks performed. Remains current in reference information resources, such as vocabulary in legal, medical and other areas, different cultural features or local and world events. Assists with miscellaneous tasks such as on-the-job training for interns as directed by supervisor. Covers all front desk duties for Court Administration’s Interpreters Office on a rotational basis. Education and Training Guidelines
Education: Bachelor’s degree in English, the source language, or a closely related field. Experience: Two years of court/legal related experience. COURT INTERPRETER - CERTIFIED Additional relevant education may substitute for the recommended experience on a year-for-year basis, excluding supervisory experience. Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations Required: Requires valid certificate as a certified court interpreter issued by the Florida State Courts System’s Office of the State Courts Administrator. How to Apply
Submit a cover letter and official State Employment Application to Court Administration, Human Resources, 201 SE 6th St, Rm. 20140, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301. The People First profile application will not be considered. For additional information, contact Taiwo Akinkunmi attakinkunmi@17th.flcourts.org Equal Opportunity / Accessibility
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, or disability. We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application/selection process, please call the contact person at 954-831-7721. Persons using a TTY/TDD may call Taiwo Akinkunmi through the Florida Relay Service at 711. 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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