Court Interpreter​/Court Interpreter

Court Interpreter

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.

The Judiciary offers a strong opportunity for growth.

The Middlesex Vicinage is seeking a Court Interpreter with exposure to the legal environment and technical competency 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 Court Executive 2B (Operations Division Manager) and/or other high-level manager/supervisor, the successful candidate must be able to interpret in 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 translations 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 collecting and entering data into automated record-keeping systems and participating in study and training activities in a group or individually in order to develop and maintain interpreting and translating skills.

The successful candidate must possess excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively with all levels of Judiciary staff.

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

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

Employees at this level act as trainees at interpreter proceedings of limited legal significance or limited linguistic complexity and prepare draft translations of forms, letters, and other court related documents. Minimum Salary: $63,353. Maximum Salary A: $. Maximum Salary B: $.

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

Court Interpreter 2 - Mastery Level 3 - Mastery

Employees at this level interpret complex legal proceedings and translate forms, letters, and other court related documents. Minimum Salary: $78,922.07. Maximum Salary A: $. Maximum Salary B: $.

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.

Example of Duties

Translation of documents

Customer Service

Court Interpretation

Qualifications

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.

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 information on becoming a Court Interpreter refer to

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