Court Interpreter 1 / Court Interpreter 2 (Spanish) | New Jersey Judiciary

Court Interpreter 1 / Court Interpreter 2 (Spanish)
Location: Toms River, NJ
Job Number: 2023-08703
Salary: $69,504.36 - $111,206.94
Closing Date: October 27, 2023

The Ocean 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. Performs related duties as required.

Example of Duties

• Translation of documents 
• Customer Service 
• Court interpretation

PLEASE NOTE: THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE HIRED AT THE MINIMUM OF THE SALARY RANGE AND  POSITIONS WILL BE FILLED AT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING LEVELS BASED ON CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS.
 
 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: $69,504.36  
 Maximum Salary A: $98,696.16  
 Maximum Salary B: $93,761.36  
 
 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: $73,674.60  
 Maximum Salary A: $111,206.94  
 Maximum Salary B: $105,646.59 

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, you will be required to have high speed home internet access.

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 Council of Language Access Coordinators; or who possess the Court Interpreter Certification from the Administrative Office of the United States Courts.

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 https://www.njcourts.gov/public/lang-services