Court Interpreter (Spanish) - Lee County
Flcourts, Fort Myers, FL, United States
Court Interpreter (Spanish) - Lee County
Job Location
20th Judicial Circuit Court; Lee County, Florida
Salary Range
$73,070.04 Annually
Job Description
This position is eligible for a Competitive Area Differential (CAD) as approved by the Florida State Court System up to $3,932.04 annually.
WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS FOR THE 20TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT?
Great working environment
Growth and Development Opportunities
Competitive Benefits Package
Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Qualifying Employer
Tuition Assistance
Paid Holidays
Retirement Plan Options
457 Deferred Compensation Plans
This position is eligible for a Competitive Area Differential (CAD) as approved by the Florida State Court System up to $3,932.04 annually.
SUMMARY
Under supervision, Court Interpreters perform a wide variety of language interpretation activities on an assigned and as‑needed basis for the 20th Judicial Circuit Courts, and for persons doing business with the courts circuit‑wide. Incumbents perform duties as an interpreter for courtroom and other legal proceedings, which may include, but are not limited to, arraignments, preliminary hearing, pre‑trial conference, and court trials.
Primary responsibilities include: (1) Interpreting the spoken and written word from and into English and Spanish languages; (2) Translation and Documentation; (3) Research and Development; (4) Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Training Guidelines
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in English; the source language, or a closely related field, or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training in the fields of interpretation, translation, linguistics, or education. Additional relevant experience may substitute for the recommended educational level on a year‑for‑year basis.
Two years of court/legal related experience. Additional relevant education may substitute for the recommended experience on a year‑for‑year basis, excluding supervisory experience.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License
Must be registered with the State of Florida Court Interpreter Certification Board (in order to be able to register, applicants must have already attended the State of Florida Court Interpreter Orientation, passed a written test and completed 20 court observation hours).
Certified Court Interpreter by the Court Interpreter Certification and Regulation Program (CICRP) of the Office of the State Courts Administrator (OSCA), Florida State Courts System
(required to obtain within one year of hire)
Biennial Renewal and Continuing Interpreter Education (CIE) Compliance Requirement
Two‑year Certification requirements are not paid by the AOC and are at the employee’s own expense.
DISCLAIMER:
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification.
Employer
Florida State Courts, Twentieth Judicial Circuit, Administrative Office of the Courts
Phone
239-533-1710
239-533-1705
How to Apply
For more information and to apply, please visit our website at www.ca.cjis20.org and click the Employment Link by the closing date of open until filled.
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Job Location
20th Judicial Circuit Court; Lee County, Florida
Salary Range
$73,070.04 Annually
Job Description
This position is eligible for a Competitive Area Differential (CAD) as approved by the Florida State Court System up to $3,932.04 annually.
WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS FOR THE 20TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT?
Great working environment
Growth and Development Opportunities
Competitive Benefits Package
Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Qualifying Employer
Tuition Assistance
Paid Holidays
Retirement Plan Options
457 Deferred Compensation Plans
This position is eligible for a Competitive Area Differential (CAD) as approved by the Florida State Court System up to $3,932.04 annually.
SUMMARY
Under supervision, Court Interpreters perform a wide variety of language interpretation activities on an assigned and as‑needed basis for the 20th Judicial Circuit Courts, and for persons doing business with the courts circuit‑wide. Incumbents perform duties as an interpreter for courtroom and other legal proceedings, which may include, but are not limited to, arraignments, preliminary hearing, pre‑trial conference, and court trials.
Primary responsibilities include: (1) Interpreting the spoken and written word from and into English and Spanish languages; (2) Translation and Documentation; (3) Research and Development; (4) Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Training Guidelines
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in English; the source language, or a closely related field, or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training in the fields of interpretation, translation, linguistics, or education. Additional relevant experience may substitute for the recommended educational level on a year‑for‑year basis.
Two years of court/legal related experience. Additional relevant education may substitute for the recommended experience on a year‑for‑year basis, excluding supervisory experience.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License
Must be registered with the State of Florida Court Interpreter Certification Board (in order to be able to register, applicants must have already attended the State of Florida Court Interpreter Orientation, passed a written test and completed 20 court observation hours).
Certified Court Interpreter by the Court Interpreter Certification and Regulation Program (CICRP) of the Office of the State Courts Administrator (OSCA), Florida State Courts System
(required to obtain within one year of hire)
Biennial Renewal and Continuing Interpreter Education (CIE) Compliance Requirement
Two‑year Certification requirements are not paid by the AOC and are at the employee’s own expense.
DISCLAIMER:
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification.
Employer
Florida State Courts, Twentieth Judicial Circuit, Administrative Office of the Courts
Phone
239-533-1710
239-533-1705
How to Apply
For more information and to apply, please visit our website at www.ca.cjis20.org and click the Employment Link by the closing date of open until filled.
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