Court Interpreter - Spanish - Operations Division

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: $63,353.90
Maximum Salary A: $
Maximum Salary B: $

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.

Minimum Salary: $74,454.81
Maximum Salary A: $
Maximum Salary B: $

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

Minimum Salary: $78,922.07
Maximum Salary A: $
Maximum Salary B: $

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

The Essex Vicinage is seeking a detail‑oriented professional to serve as a Court Interpreter. Under the general direction of the Operations Division Manager (Court Executive 2b) and other supervisory personnel, the successful candidate must interpret in sight, consecutive and simultaneous modes in court and virtual proceedings, quasi‑judicial hearings, complementary dispute resolution events, weddings and other court‑related events in person or via a telecommunication device.

The candidate will also produce draft or final translations of documents such as official forms, public signs, notices, posters, letters and correspondence. Other responsibilities include collecting and entering data into automated record‑keeping systems and participating in study and training activities to develop and maintain interpreting and translating skills. This is an exciting and challenging position for a candidate who wishes to use their bilingual ability and make a difference.

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with all levels of Judiciary staff are required.

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 currently offers a hybrid work schedule; this position may qualify for up to two (2) days of remote work outside Judiciary buildings. To participate, the applicant must install a multi‑factor authentication app on their phone or tablet and 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 sight, consecutive or simultaneous modes 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 part 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 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.

Eligible applicants are court interpreters approved by the New Jersey Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC). AOC‑approved interpreters include those 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…