Requisition No: 853253
Agency: State Courts System
Working Title: COURT INTERPRETER - 22012019 and 2201218
Pay Plan: State Courts System
Position Number: 22012019
Salary: $71,637.32 Annually
Posting Closing Date: 08/15/2025
Total Compensation Estimator
Position Number
22012019 and 2201218
Position Title
Court Interpreter (Spanish)
Job Location
20th Judicial Circuit; Lee and Collier Counties
Salary Range
$71,637.32 Annually
Job Description
*This position is eligible for a Competitive Area Differential (CAD) as approved by the Florida State Court System up to $3,932.04 annually.
Under supervision, Court Interpreters perform a wide variety of language interpretation activities on an assigned and as-needed basis for the 20th Judicial Circuit Courts, and for persons doing business with the courts circuit-wide. Incumbents perform duties as an interpreter for courtroom and other legal proceedings, which may include, but are not limited to, arraignments, preliminary hearing, pre-trial conference, and court trials.
Primary responsibilities include: (1) Interpreting the spoken and written word from and into English and Spanish languages; (2) Translation and Documentation; (3) Research and Development; (4) Performs other duties as assigned.
DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification.
Education and Training Guidelines
Bachelor's degree in English; the source language, or a closely related field or, any equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training in the fields of interpretation, translation, linguistics, or education. Additional relevant experience may substitute for the recommended educational level on a year-for-year basis.
Two years of court/legal related experience. Additional relevant education may substitute for the recommended experience on a year-for-year basis, excluding supervisory experience.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License
-Must be registered with the State of Florida Court Interpreter Certification Board (In order to be able to register, applicants must have already attended the State of Florida Court Interpreter Orientation, passed a written test and completed 20 court observation hours).
-Certified Court Interpreter by the Court Interpreter Certification and Regulation Program (CICRP) of the Office of the State Courts Administrator (OSCA), Florida State Courts System (required to obtain within one year of hire)
-Biennial Renewal and Continuing Interpreter Education (CIE) Compliance Requirement
Two-year Certification requirements are not paid by the AOC and are at the employee’s own expense.
Special Comments
At the Administrative Offices of the Courts, 20th Judicial Circuit, we know that our employees are our most valuable asset. Your work and dedication allows us to perform at the highest levels of our court performance standards. Because of this, our employee benefits package is a top priority. The benefits we offer at the AOC help to ensure that you and your family will maintain your health and financial security while serving our communities.
Detailed benefits, rules and enrollment information can be viewed at
How to Apply
For more information and to apply please visit our website at and click the Employment Link by the closing date of open until filled.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
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 (1-866-663-4735). 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.
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