REPOST Court Interpreter​/Court Interpreter ; Spanish

Court Interpreter

The Atlantic/Cape Vicinage is seeking a Court Interpreter who is highly motivated, organized and detail oriented. Under the general direction of the Vicinage Coordinator of Interpreting Services and the Operations Division Manager, the selected candidate must be bilingual in English and Spanish, and able to interpret in the three modes of interpretation (sight, consecutive, simultaneous) in court proceedings, quasi-judicial hearings, complementary dispute resolution events and other court related events either in person, virtually or via a telecommunications device.

This candidate must be familiar with courtroom protocols and adhere to the highest ethical standards. The qualified candidate will be able to produce translations of signage and other documents, either in draft or final form as directed by their supervisor. Responsibilities also include, but are not limited to, assistance in the procurement and assignment of contract interpreters and related paperwork, collecting and entering data in the automated record keeping system, providing training to staff as needed, and participation in study and training events to develop and maintain interpreting and translation skills.

The successful candidate must possess excellent time management and interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively with all levels of Judiciary staff. Also, performs related duties as required.

Interpret court events in simultaneous, consecutive and sight modes, whether on site, telephonically or virtually in accordance with the Code of Conduct and all other applicable requirements

Translate signage and vicinage documents as requested

Travel within the multi-county vicinage will be required. 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.

• 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.

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.

Training Period:
Court Interpreter 1 – Conditionally Approved/Trainees will have two years from the date of employment to test up to a higher level in order to maintain employment. Court Interpreter 1 – Conditionally Approved/Trainees will be in a probationary period until they test up to a higher Level.

Note:

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