Court Interpreter 1/Court Interpreter 2 (Spanish)

New Jersey Courts; Paterson (NJ); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

New Jersey Judiciary seeks a Court Interpreter with exposure to a legal environment and strong technical competence in court interpreting. You will interpret in person or via telecommunication, translate documents, and assist staff in arranging interpreting services while maintaining high integrity and customer service.

The role requires the ability to work in court settings, support multiple proceedings, and participate in ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Must be approved by the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) as an interpreter.
• Must pass translation tests administered by the AOC.
• Must be able to interpret in sight, consecutive, and simultaneous modes in court settings.

Responsibilities

• Interpret in three modes of interpretation (sight, consecutive, simultaneous) in court proceedings and other events.
• Translate documents in draft or final form (forms, notices, letters, etc.).
• Provide introductory information about the interpreter role to self-represented parties and attorneys.
• Assist court staff in scheduling interpreting services and produce data for record-keeping systems.

Skills

Interpreting

Language interpretation

Communication skills

Customer service

Job description

If another position becomes available within five months of this recruitment’s closing date, the applicant pool from this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies.

When you come to work for New Jersey Judiciary you will join an 8500-member strong TEAM that operates with the highest standards of independence, integrity, fairness and quality service. You will be engaged with work that has purpose, meaning and makes a difference in lives of the public we serve. We work hard every day to build the public’s trust and confidence in our court system, which includes issues such as bail reform, marijuana decriminalization and recovery court. Whether it be in a courtroom, an administrative office, a courthouse training room, an IT office or in the field, our Judiciary workforce is improving the lives of countless individuals and families every day. We honor the dignity and individualism of each member of our organization while fostering professionalism and continuous improvement in our work.

SALARY

Positions will be filled at one of the following levels based on candidate qualifications and position availability:

COURT INTERPRETER 1 - Conditionally Approved/Trainee Level 1 - Conditionally Approved/Trainee

Employees at this level act as trainees and interpreter proceedings of limited legal significance or limited linguistic complexity and prepare draft transactions of forms, letters and other court related documents.

• Minimum Salary: $65,571.29
• Maximum Salary Schedule A: $ 109,426.20
• Maximum Salary Schedule B: $103,954.90

COURT INTERPRETER 1 - Journey Level 2 - Journey

Employees at this level interpret legal proceedings and may translate forms, letters and other court related documents.

• Minimum Salary: $77,060.73
• Maximum Salary Schedule A: $ 109,426.20
• Maximum Salary Schedule B: $103,954.90

COURT INTERPRETER 1 - Master Level 3 - Mastery

Employees at this level interpret complex legal proceedings and translate forms, letters and other court related documents.

• Minimum Salary: $81,684.34
• Maximum Salary Schedule A: $ 123,297.12
• Maximum Salary Schedule B: $117,132.26

For newly hired individuals, the starting salary will normally be at the minimum of the salary range. For current Judiciary employees, salary upon promotion or advancement will be an increase of 5% of base salary, not to exceed the maximum of the range, or the minimum salary of the band/level, whichever is greater. Judiciary employees hired prior to June 3, 2014, are considered Schedule A. Newly hired individuals, and Judiciary employees hired on or after June 3, 2014, are considered Schedule B.

The Judiciary offers a strong opportunity for growth.

The Passaic Vicinage is seeking a Court Interpreter with exposure to the legal environment and technical competence in the court interpreting area. The chosen candidate will exhibit a high degree of integrity, honesty, commitment to customer service, and dedication to professional development. Under the General Operations Division Manager and/or the designee, the successful candidate must be able to interpret in the three modes of interpretation (sight, consecutive, and simultaneous) in court proceedings, quasi-judicial hearings, complimentary dispute resolution events, and other court related events in person or via a telecommunication device. The qualified candidate will be able to produce translation of documents (either in draft or final form), such as official forms, public signs, notices, posters, form letters, and correspondence. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to providing introductory information regarding the role of the interpreter to self-represented parties and attorneys requiring interpreting services, skills and techniques; assisting court employees and others in scheduling interpreting services; collecting and entering data into automated record-keeping systems; orienting and scheduling contract interpreters, and participating in study and training activities, in a group or individually, in order to develop and maintain interpreting and translating skills; performing general administrative/office support functions in support of the interpreting unit; and performing related duties as required. The successful candidate must possess excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively with all levels of Judiciary staff.

REMOTE WORK

The Judiciary currently offers a hybrid work schedule, and this position may qualify for up to 2 days of remote work outside of Judiciary buildings. To participate in this program, in addition to installing a multifactor authentication app on your phone or tablet, you will be required to have high speed home internet access.

Regular and predictable physical presence at the worksite is an essential function of this position.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants are court interpreters approved by the New Jersey Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC). AOC approved interpreters include interpreters who have passed the written and performance oral exams of the National Center for State Courts administered by the AOC or an equivalent test administered by a member state of the National Center for State Courts; or who possess the Federal Court Interpreter Certification by having passed the Federal Court Interpreter Certification Exam administered by the Administrative Office of the United States Courts.

Prior to translating documents, incumbents must pass the translation test administered by the AOC.

For additional information on becoming a Court Interpreter refer to https://www.njcourts.gov/public/lang-services

Driver's License

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

Authorization to Work

US citizenship is not required. Selected candidate must be authorized to work in the US according to Department of Homeland Security, US Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations.

Special Note

Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that will include fingerprinting. All data received will be kept in strict confidence except to inform the individual of the findings and what action will be taken as a result of this information.

Residency Law

In accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), the "New Jersey First Act", all persons newly hired by the Judiciary within one year must establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person may request an exemption from that requirement from the Employee Residency Review Committee in the Department of Labor & Workforce Development on the basis of either hardship or employer critical need.

Equal Opportunity / Affiantive Action

The Judiciary of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action

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