Requisition No: 878997 

Agency: State Courts System

Working Title: COURT INTERPRETER - 22011999

 Pay Plan: State Courts System

Position Number: 22011999 

Salary:  73,070.04 

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: 727-453-7165

Email:careers@jud6.org

14250 49th St. North, Suite J1500

Clearwater, FL 33762

Employment Opportunity

Court Interpreter

Position Number: 11999

Location: Pinellas County Justice Center

14250 49th St. N, Clearwater, 33762

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Starting Annual Salary + Additional Additive:

$ 73,070.04 + CAD $1,917.96 = $74,988.00 (annual salary)

State Benefits Packet

Position Description

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.

Education, Experience, Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations

• Must possess a valid certification as a certified court interpreter issued by the Florida State Courts System’s 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 bachelor’s degree in English, the source language, or a closely related field.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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.

How to Apply

All applications must be emailed to careers@jud6.org or by fax at 727-453-7166 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.

ADA Accommodation

If you require accommodation to participate in the application/selection process, please call the ADA Coordinator at (727) 464-7110. 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 (1-866-663-4735). 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.