Court Interpreter - Spanish - Operations Division

New Jersey Courts; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

New Jersey Courts is seeking qualified Court Interpreters at multiple levels. The role requires interpreting in sight, consecutive and simultaneous modes for court and virtual proceedings, with opportunities to translate official documents and forms. The position supports hybrid work arrangements and involves data entry into court systems, plus ongoing professional development.

Salary varies by level, with potential for growth. Applicants must pass AOC exams or equivalent certifications.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide court interpreting services across multiple modes (sight, consecutive, simultaneous).
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with Judiciary staff at all levels.
• Strong data-entry and recordkeeping skills for automated systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person, telephonic or video interpreting services for court proceedings and related events.
• Interpret from English into a foreign language and vice versa in sight, consecutive or simultaneous modes.
• Assist with setting up/testing devices for virtual events to provide simultaneous interpretation.
• Deliver interpreting services individually or as part of a team of interpreters.
• Produce final or draft translations of official forms, notices, posters and correspondence.
• Provide cross-training and shadowing opportunities for interns and colleagues.

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 - Conditionally Approved/Trainee) Minimum Salary: $63,353.90 Maximum Salary A: $105,725.80 Maximum Salary B: $100,439.52 Employees at this level act as trainees and 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 (Level2a-Journey) Minimum Salary: $74,454.81 Maximum Salary A: $105,725.80 Maximum Salary B: $100,439.52 Employees at this level interpret legal proceedings and translate forms, letters and other court-related documents.

Court Interpreter 2 - Master (Level3-Mastery) Minimum Salary: $78,922.07 Maximum Salary A: $119,127.65 Maximum Salary B: $113,171.27 Employees at this level interpret complex legal proceedings and translate forms, letters and other court-related documents.

The Essex Vicinage is seeking a detailed oriented professional to work as a Court Interpreter. Under the general direction of the Operations Division Manager (Court Executive 2b) and other supervisory personnel, the successful candidate must be able to interpret in three modes of interpretation (sight, consecutive, and simultaneous), in court and virtual proceedings, quasi-judicial hearings, complimentary dispute resolution events, weddings, and other court related events in person or via a telecommunication device. The qualified candidate will be able to produce translations, either in draft or in final form of documents such as official forms, public signs, notices, posters, form, letters, and correspondence. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to collecting and entering data into automated recordkeeping systems, participating in study and training activities in a group or individually in order to develop and maintain interpreting and translating skills. This is an exciting and challenging position for a candidate who is looking for an opportunity to use one's bilingual ability and is committed to making a difference. The successful candidate must possess excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively with all levels of Judiciary staff.

The Judiciary offers a strong opportunity for growth.

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

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.

Remote Work

The Judiciary currently offers a hybrid work schedule, and this position may qualify for up to two (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.

• Provide in-person, telephonic or video interpreting services for court proceedings, quasi-judicial hearings, complementary dispute resolution events, court support services, and other court-related events.
• Interpret from spoken English into a foreign language, and reverse, in a sight, consecutive or simultaneous mode for clients or customers.
• For virtual events, assist with setting up and testing devices for court staff and litigants to provide simultaneous interpreting.
• Deliver interpreting services individually or as a member of a team of two or more interpreters.
• Produce final or draft translations into English or another language of documents such as official forms, public signs. notices, posters, form letters, documents related to applications made to the courts and correspondence written in another language.
• Provide cross-training to co-workers and shadowing opportunities for interns.
• Recommend improvements in operating procedures, programs, standards, work processes, or administrative practices.

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 Council of Language Access Coordinators; or who possess the Court Interpreter Certification from the Administrative Office of the United States Courts.

Note: 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

Physical Ability

For some positions, applicants must have the ability to perform work which requires climbing and prolonged standing, stretching, bending and reaching. The selected candidate must be able to frequently lift and carry supplies weighing from 30 to 50 pounds and, occasionally, materials weighing up to 75 pounds.

Driver's License

Appointee 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.

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

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