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Yuma County

Court Interpreter (Grade 13)

Yuma, AZ

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Yuma County, AZ

Court Interpreter (Grade 13)

Superior, AZ · On-site

$26.35 - $32.94/hr

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Baystate Interpreters

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We deliver high-quality interpreting and translation services across medical, legal, educational ... Strong organizational, documentation, and data management skills with attention to detail.

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Gardner, MA · On-site

We deliver high-quality interpreting and translation services across medical, legal, educational ... Strong organizational, documentation, and data management skills with attention to detail.

New Jersey Courts

Court Interpreter 1 or 2

Toms River, NJ · On-site

$78K - $119K/yr

... translation skills. The successful candidate must possess excellent time management and ... Translate signage and vicinage documents as requested. * Assist with the contracting of freelance ...

Archdiocese of Miami

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Miami Shores, FL · On-site

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Sigma Group

Sukuma Linguistic Project (Remote)

... offered for freelancers under a commercial contract . • Requirements We are looking for ... To this effect the Candidate agrees to provide any documentation or information reasonably ...

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Certified Court Interpreter - Spanish

15th Judicial Circuit Court

West Palm Beach, FL • On-site

$76K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

Salary: $76,725.00 Annually
Location : Main - 205 N. Dixie Hwy West Palm Beach, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Court Interpreter Office
Opening Date: 04/17/2023
SUMMARY
NEW SALARY: $76,725 (annual salary of $73,070.04 plus competitive area differential pay of $3,654.96).
Perform skilled professional duties as a certified interpreter in judicial proceedings involving non-English speaking persons. The Interpreter is the link between the non-English party and the court. Duties include interpretation of oral statements and testimony as well as translation of written documents presented in Spanish.
The Fifteenth Judicial Court Main Courthouse is located in West Palm Beach. Occasional travel to the other Circuit Courthouses is required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
  • Serve as the official interpreter and translator on a daily basis for hearings, non-jury trials, and jury trials for non-English speaking defendants, witnesses and victims.
  • Translate forms and documents utilized in court proceedings.
  • Perform office related duties
  • Input data into computer from daily reports
  • Participate in workshops for court interpreters
  • Train/observe freelance contractual interpreters

The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
High School Diploma. Consideration will be given to those who do not hold a degree but to those who are fluent in Spanish and English.
Must possess (at a minimum) one of the following:
  • A provisional approval by the Florida State Courts System - Office of the State Court Administration.
  • Passage of a state certification examination from another State equivalent to and in accordance with the Florida Rules for Certification and Regulation of Court Interpreter requirement
Court Interpreter Certification must be obtained within one year of employment.
Preferred:
  • Bachelor's or Associate's degree
  • Two years of court/legal or related experience
  • A valid Florida Court Interpreter Certification issued by the Florida State Courts System - Office of the State Court Administrator
  • Federal courts certification issued by the Administrative Office of the United States Courts and whose name appears on the registry of federally certified interpreters

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
  • Working knowledge and understanding of simultaneous, consecutive, sight and tape translation techniques and procedures.
  • Working knowledge and understanding of the court system.
  • Working knowledge of the Administrative Office of the Courts' operations, policies, practices and procedures.
  • Ability to fluently speak read and write in Spanish and English.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Advertisement Revised: 7/7/2025
During the Application Process please upload the following ATTACHMENTS (if applicable):
  • Proof of education
  • Proof of certifications
  • Proof of provisional approval
NOTICE:
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications will continue to be received until the position is filled. Submission of an application does not guarantee the applicant an interview. Applicants will be subject to a criminal background check. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on any of the protected classes.
Americans with Disabilities (ADA):
If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in the interviewing process once selected, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator, Palm Beach County Courthouse, 205 North Dixie Highway West Palm Beach, Florida 33401; telephone number (561) 355-4380 at least 7 days before your scheduled either in-person or telephonic interview; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call "711."
PREMIUM BENEFITS PLAN:
  • Start earning vacation and sick leave your first day of employment!

  • Eligible for fourteen (14) PAID court holidays your first day of employment!

  • State Group Insurance Health Plan is only $50 (monthly) for individual coverage; and $180 (monthly) for family coverage!
    • HMO - United Healthcare
    • PPO - Florida Blue
  • Retirement plan recognized nationally - Florida Retirement System (FRS)!
  • A wide range of additional State benefits, including, but not limited to dental, vision, and disability insurance!
  • Tax-free Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account!
  • College Tuition Waiver Program!

  • Cellular Plan Discounts!

01
Do you possess a valid Florida Court Interpreter Certification issued by the Florida State Courts System?
  • Yes
  • No

02
Have you taken the Oral Exam to become a Certified Court Interpreter and are pending your results?
  • Yes
  • No

03
Are you currently pursuing reciprocity with the Office of the State Court Administrator for a certification outside of the state of Florida?
  • Yes
  • No

04
Are you currently in the process of obtaining your Court Interpreting Certification?
  • Yes
  • No

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