ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS SIXTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

INTERNAL/ EXTERNAL

COURT INTERPRETER – Dade City (State Funded)

Description of Work:

Applicants must be currently certified by the State of Florida to be considered. 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. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Supervising Court Interpreter.

Minimum Training and Experience Required:

Two years of court/legal related experience, and/or Experience been a translator (Spanish Preferred) or ASL.

Poses a Bachelor's degree, additional relevant experience may substitute for the recommended educational level on a year-for-year basis.

Benefits Package:

Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays, comprehensive health insurance and life insurance
with accidental death and dismemberment benefits, supplemental dental, vision, life, disability and hospitalization insurance, promotional opportunities, tuition-free college courses, 457 Tax Deferred Retirement Plan.

Location: East Pasco Government Center, 38053 Live Oak Avenue, Dade City, FL 33525, some

travel to court locations throughout Pinellas and Pasco County may be required.

Salary: $5,795.90 CAD $159.83 = $5,955.73 monthly plus benefits; State Pay Grade 67

Submit Application and Resume to: The Sixth Judicial Circuit Court

Human Resources, Suite J1501

14250 49th Street North

Clearwater, Florida 33762

Fax: 727-453-7166 or SixthCircuitHR@jud6.org

Application Deadline: Until Filled

Equal Opportunity and Diversity Employer / Drug- Free Workplace/E-Verify Employer

Any person with Disability who requires a special accommodation to participate in the application/selection process should call the Human Resources Department at (727)453-7165 in advance.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $5,955.73 per month

Experience:

• Interpreter: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• certification issued by Florida State Courts (Preferred)

Work Location: In person