Court Interpreter - Spanish - Operations Division

Court Interpreter

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

Court Interpreter 1 - Journey (Level 2a-Journey) - Employees at this level interpret legal proceedings and translate forms, letters and other court-related documents. Minimum Salary: $74,454.81 Maximum Salary A: $ Maximum Salary B: $

Court Interpreter 2 - Master (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: $

The Essex Vicinage is seeking a detail 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.

Example of Duties:

• 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,…