Current Job Opportunity

Primary responsibilities include interpreting the spoken and written word from and into English and Spanish languages; translation and documentation; research and development. The essential function of the position is to interpret legal proceedings which may include, but are not limited to, arraignments, preliminary hearings, pre-trial conferences, and court trials for non-English speaking or hearing-impaired persons to ensure due process.  The position works under direct supervision according to set procedures and performs a wide variety of language interpretation activities on an assigned and as-needed basis for the 19th Judicial Circuit Courts. 

Bachelor’s degree in English, the source language, or a closely related field.  Additional relevant experience may substitute for the recommended educational level on a year-for-year basis.

Two years of court or legal related work experience preferred. Additional relevant education may substitute for the recommended experience on a year-for-year basis.

Certified Court Interpreter certification issued by the Florida Supreme Court, Office of the State Courts Administrator.

Individuals hired without certification, must become certified within one year from date of hire; this one-year requirement may be modified by the board on a case-by-case basis, if necessary; but, only in exceptional circumstances.

See Fla. R. Court. Interp. 14.205(c). 

Florida Driver’s license required.

Open Until Filled - applications will be accepted until position is filled.

* Salary will be 10%below minimum if not certified ($62,595.72).

Position also travels to other locations within the Judicial Circuit.

The Florida State Courts System offers a comprehensive selection of State of Florida employee benefits: membership in the Florida Retirement System, optional enrollment in a subsidized Health insurance plan, optional enrollment in Life, Dental, and Disability insurance plans, and paid term life insurance.

For additional information and to apply visit the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida Employment website at http://www.circuit19.org/.

Interested applicants should electronically submit a complete application package of the following materials to HR@circuit19.org: cover letter; resume; five hundred (500) word essay on interpreting; and State of Florida Application.

To download the application, please visit http://www.circuit19.org/about-courts/employment-opportunities.

For additional information about the job advertised contact Human Resources, Tamara Thompson at the phone number 772-807-4383.

Address is 250 Northwest Country Club Drive, Port Saint Lucie, Florida 34986

The successful applicant will be subject to a criminal background check.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, sex or gender, religion or creed, national origin, age, marital status, genetic, disability, or political opinions or affiliations.

We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.

If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or selection process, please call the contact person at the contact information indicated for each respective position.

Persons using a TTY or TDD may call the contact person through the FLORIDA RELAY SERVICE: Voice is 1-800-955-8770, TDD is 1-800-955-8771, NATIONAL RELAY SERVICE is 711.