Court Interpreter

Requisition No:878997

Agency: State Courts System

Working Title: COURT INTERPRETER -

Pay Plan: State Courts System

Position Number:

Salary: 73070.04

Posting Closing Date: 12/31/2026

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Sixth Judicial Circuit of Florida

Pasco and Pinellas Counties

Administrative Office of the Courts

Human Resources Department

Tel:

Email:

th St. North Suite J1500

Clearwater FL 33762

Court Interpreter

Position Number: 11999

Location: Pinellas County Justice Center

th St. N Clearwater 33762

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Starting Annual Salary Additional Additive:

$ 73070.04 CAD $1917.96 $74988.00 (annual salary)

State Benefits Packet

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. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Director of Administrative Services.

• Must possess a valid certification as a certified court interpreter issued by the Florida State Courts Systems Office of the State Courts Administrator (Contact Human Resources Department for more information).
• Two years of court/legal-related experience and/or experience been a translator (Spanish preferred).
• Possess a bachelors degree in English the source language or a closely related field.

• Knowledge of English grammar punctuation and spelling.
• Ability to efficiently organize and prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality.
• Ability to interact professionally and maintain effective working relationships with superiors coworkers government officials and the public.

All applications must be emailed to or by fax at and must include a cover letter and resume. The Sixth Circuit application can be downloaded from the Sixth Circuit website. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

If you require accommodation to participate in the application/selection process please call the ADA Coordinator at . The successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal background check. The Sixth Judicial Circuit of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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-). 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.