Court Interpreter​/Court Interpreter ; Spanish

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 salary range for this position is $77,060.73 to $ for Schedule A, and $77,060.73 to $ for Schedule

B. 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 offers a strong opportunity for growth.

The Somerset/Hunterdon/Warren Vicinage is seeking a Court Interpreter. The successful candidate must be bilingual in Spanish and English and able to interpret in the three modes of interpretation (sight, consecutive, and simultaneous) in court proceedings, quasi-judicial hearings, complementary dispute resolution events, court support services, weddings and other court-related events which will be held in person or virtually (using telephone and/or video conferencing equipment).

The candidate must adhere to the highest ethical standards. Familiarization with courtroom protocols is preferred. The successful candidate must possess excellent time management and interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively with all levels of Judiciary staff.

• interpreting court proceedings, quasi-judicial hearings, complementary dispute resolution events, court support services, weddings and other court-related events;
• producing translations of documents such as official forms, public signs, notices, posters, form letters, job applications and correspondence;
• providing introductory information regarding the role of the interpreter to pro se parties and attorneys requiring interpreting services, skills and techniques;
• assisting court employees and others in scheduling interpreting services;
• collecting and entering data into automated record-keeping systems;
• orienting and scheduling contract interpreters;
• participating in study and training activities in a group or individually in order to develop and maintain interpreting and translating skills;
• performing general administrative/office support functions in support of the interpreting unit;
• and performing related duties as required.

Note:

Applicants are advised that we are a multi-county Vicinage comprised of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties and reassignment to another county may be necessary based on operational needs.

Regular and predictable physical presence at the worksite is an essential function of this position.

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.

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