Court Interpreter; Spanish *Repost

THIS IS A RE-POST. PRIOR APPLICANTS NEED NOT RE-APPLY UNLESS YOU HAVE NEW CERTIFICATIONS TO ADD TO YOUR APPLICATION.

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.

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

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: $

The Judiciary offers a strong opportunity for growth.

• Travel within the tri - countyvicinagewillberequired.
• Thispositionmaybereassignedtoanothercountywithinthevicinage.

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.

Under the direction of the General Operations Division Manager and other supervisory personnel, the successful candidate must be able to:

• Interpret in the 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.
• 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.
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively with all levels of Judiciary staff.

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

NOTE: Court Interpreter 2 only:
Interpret high profile and complex trials, as well as trials involving crimes of the first degree and mentor Court Interpreters.
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 Council of Language Access Coordinators; or who possess the Court Interpreter Certification from the Administrative Office of the United States Courts.

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

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