Court Interpreter - Spanish - Operations Division

New Jersey Courts; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 61,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Jersey Courts are seeking detail-oriented professionals for the Court Interpreter position across varying levels. The role entails interpreting complex legal proceedings in-person and virtually, producing translations, and performing administrative tasks. Applicants must hold valid NJ credentials and are expected to establish residency in NJ within one year.

Qualifications

• Must be an approved court interpreter by NJ Administrative Office of the Courts.
• Pass a translation test to qualify.
• Possess a valid NJ driver’s license if driving is required.

Responsibilities

• Interpret in court and virtual proceedings.
• Produce translations of court-related documents.
• Assist with freelance interpreters and data entry.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpreting in sight

Interpreting in consecutive mode

Interpreting in simultaneous mode

Job description

POSITIONS WILL BE FILLED AT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING LEVELS BASED ON CANDIDATE'S QUALIFICATIONS AND AVAILABLE POSITIONS

Court Interpreter 1 - Conditionally Approved/Trainee (Level 1)

Minimum Salary: $61,211.50

Maximum Salary A: $102,150.53

Maximum Salary B: $97,043.01

Employees at this level interpret proceedings of limited legal significance or limited linguistic complexity and may prepare draft translations of forms, letters, and other court-related documents.

Court Interpreter 1 - Journey (Level 2a)

Minimum Salary: $71,937.01

Maximum Salary A: $102,150.53

Maximum Salary B: $97,043.01

Employees interpret legal proceedings and translate forms, letters, and court-related documents.

Court Interpreter 2 - Master (Level 3)

Minimum Salary: $76,253.21

Maximum Salary A: $115,099.18

Maximum Salary B: $109,344.22

Employees interpret complex legal proceedings and translate court-related documents.

Note: Additional positions may be filled from this applicant pool if they become available within five months.

The Essex Vicinage seeks a detail-oriented professional to interpret in court and virtual proceedings, produce translations, and participate in training activities. The position requires interpreting in sight, consecutive, and simultaneous modes, both in person and via telecommunication devices. The role involves data entry, assisting with freelance interpreters, and other administrative tasks. Applicants must be approved court interpreters by the NJ Administrative Office of the Courts and pass a translation test. For more info, visit https://www.njcourts.gov/public/lang-services.

Additional requirements include possessing a valid NJ driver’s license if driving is necessary, being authorized to work in the US, and passing a background check. Newly hired employees must establish residency in NJ within one year.

To apply, complete the NJ Judiciary application fully, detailing all relevant work experience. Incomplete applications will not be considered. The Judiciary is an Equal Opportunity Employer.