Current Job Opportunity

Certified translator of English/Spanish language.

An individual in this position is responsible for the accurate translation of verbal and written communications from one language to another. Work may be performed at various branch courts and/or in a courtroom, judge’s chambers, attorney’s office, jail, detention center, or hospital. 

This position is eligible for a hybrid remote work or onsite schedule after a 90 day period, as outlined by existing Circuit policies and procedures.

Working Conditions: Moderate noise; business office setting.

Physical Demands: Work involves a significant amount of standing, walking, sitting, talking and listening; Must be able to transfer up to 10 pounds.

Examples of Work Performed:

Interprets oral communications from a foreign language to English and vice versa; renders oral interpretation of written text.

Appears in court, as required, as an expert witness in order to introduce translations into evidence.

Reviews any material translated with any party involved with a case as required.

Certifies translations made by others as to the accuracy of the translation.

Reviews translated material as preparation for trial.

Interprets for parties to a case, judges, lawyers, witnesses, social workers, probation officers, investigators, psychologists, state attorneys, and public defenders.

Interprets at pretrial conferences, during sworn statements, depositions, interviews, investigations, bond hearings, arraignments, the jail, plea bargains, motions, jury and bench trials, sentencings, probation hearings, domestic violence proceedings, court calendars, polygraph examinations, and landlord/tenant disputes.

May be required to work weekends and overtime on a rotation basis.

May be required to work remotely, as well as travel to any of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit branch locations, detention centers and hospital facilities.

Performs related work as required.

Requires certification as a Certified Court Interpreter as designated by the Florida State Courts System's Office of the State Courts Administrator. Biennial renewal of certification. Compliance with all Continuing Interpreter Education (CIE) requirements. Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License if personal vehicle will be used to travel between courthouse locations.

One of the following:  

Graduation from college with a Bachelor’s Degree preferably in English, the target language, or a closely related field; and

Two to four years of legal court-related interpreting experience; or

Four years of legal court-related interpreting experience.

Compliance with all Continuing Interpreter Education (CIE) requirements.

Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License; and

Ability and willingness to travel to different locations throughout Miami-Dade County as needed.

Eligible legal court-related interpreting experience requires the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

College-level knowledge of English and the target language.

Knowledge of the specialized vocabulary used in the judicial environment. 

Knowledge of the types of judicial proceedings including arraignments, plea bargains, motions, and probation violation hearings and sentencings. 

Ability to translate and interpret fluently from and to different languages (one of the languages must be English). Required language is Spanish. The language may be spoken, written or recorded. The skill level of the language(s) must include slang, vulgarities and normal idioms. 

Ability to work independently with minimum supervision. 

General computer skills, skills in using Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, Zoom).

Familiarity with digital sound files and media players, such as Windows Media Player.

Excellent interpersonal skills.

*Salary will include a Competitive Area Differential (CAD) pay additive amount of $704.09 monthly.

The salary is non-negotiable. The successful candidate will be hired at the minimum salary.

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 Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court of Florida Employment website at  www.jud11.aprender-a-bailar.com.

Submit an application through the Circuit’s website; click the job title and apply now.

Resume is required.

Documents must be uploaded by closing date.

Only completed applications with supporting documents will be considered.

For additional information about the job advertised contact Human Resources by phone at 305-349-7351.

Mailing address is 175 Northwest 1st Avenue, Suite 2400, Miami, Florida 33128

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 number 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.