People First Service Center
COURT INTERPRETER - 22011637
People First Service Center, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, us, 33336
Job Overview
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 the accuracy of translated documents or tapes, and collecting statistical data. The position works under direct supervision according to set procedures.
Responsibilities
Listen to speakers’ statements during regular court proceedings and prepare interpretations, or interpret statements simultaneously or consecutively into specified languages orally or by using hand signs. Translate documents and recorded materials presented in court from a source language to a target language. Provide interpreting services for court appointed psychological evaluations and competency evaluations. Maintain message content, context and style as much as possible during interpreting process. Testify as expert witness regarding accuracy of documents translated for court proceedings. Collect and input data for statistical purposes concerning the number and type of interpreting tasks performed. Remain current in reference information resources, such as vocabulary in legal, medical and other areas, different cultural features or local and world events. Assist with miscellaneous tasks such as on-the-job training for interns as directed by supervisor. Cover all front desk duties for Court Administration’s Interpreters Office on a rotational basis. Timeliness and attendance are essential functions of the job.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in English, the source language, or a closely related field. Two years of court/legal related experience. Valid certificate as a certified court interpreter issued by the Florida State Courts System’s Office of the State Courts Administrator. Additional relevant education may substitute for the recommended experience on a year-for-year basis, excluding supervisory experience.
Location
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33301
EEO Statement
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.
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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 the accuracy of translated documents or tapes, and collecting statistical data. The position works under direct supervision according to set procedures.
Responsibilities
Listen to speakers’ statements during regular court proceedings and prepare interpretations, or interpret statements simultaneously or consecutively into specified languages orally or by using hand signs. Translate documents and recorded materials presented in court from a source language to a target language. Provide interpreting services for court appointed psychological evaluations and competency evaluations. Maintain message content, context and style as much as possible during interpreting process. Testify as expert witness regarding accuracy of documents translated for court proceedings. Collect and input data for statistical purposes concerning the number and type of interpreting tasks performed. Remain current in reference information resources, such as vocabulary in legal, medical and other areas, different cultural features or local and world events. Assist with miscellaneous tasks such as on-the-job training for interns as directed by supervisor. Cover all front desk duties for Court Administration’s Interpreters Office on a rotational basis. Timeliness and attendance are essential functions of the job.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in English, the source language, or a closely related field. Two years of court/legal related experience. Valid certificate as a certified court interpreter issued by the Florida State Courts System’s Office of the State Courts Administrator. Additional relevant education may substitute for the recommended experience on a year-for-year basis, excluding supervisory experience.
Location
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33301
EEO Statement
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.
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