Apply on Employer Site

New Jersey Courts · 1 week ago

Court Interpreter 1/Court Interpreter 2 Spanish REPOST

New Brunswick, NJ

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$74K/yr - $106K/yr

New Jersey Courts is a large organization dedicated to upholding independence, integrity, and quality service in the judiciary system. They are seeking a Court Interpreter who will interpret legal proceedings and translate court-related documents while maintaining high standards of customer service and professional development. The role involves interpreting in various modes and participating in training to enhance interpreting skills.

GovernmentLegalNon Profit

Responsibilities

Translation of documents

Customer Service

Court Interpretation

Qualification

Court InterpretationDocument TranslationAOC CertificationInterpersonal SkillsCustomer Service

Required

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

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

Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle is necessary to perform essential duties of the position

Selected candidate must be authorized to work in the US according to Department of Homeland Security, US Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations

Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that will include fingerprinting

All persons newly hired by the Judiciary within one year must establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey