Administrative Associate

Interpreting Unit Lead

The New Jersey Judiciary, Mercer Vicinage, is seeking a well-organized individual to serve under the direction of Operations Division management. The selected candidate will serve as a lead member in the Interpreting Unit which will include daily scheduling and calendar management for staff and freelance interpreters.

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, 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

• Handle all aspects of the hiring process for court-certified interpreters, including coordination for Video Remote Interpreting requests
• Confirm requests are properly entered into OSMOSIS system
• Review court activities for compliance with the Language Access Plan
• Provide timely professional knowledgeable customer service
• Foster teamwork and positive working relationships with the Judges, staff, court users, and agencies
• Verify agency interpreter invoices and process payment vouchers
• Review the telephonic interpretation invoices to ensure accuracy and reach out to the divisions if additional information is needed
• Acquire an understanding of all court matters to ensure allocation of efficient interpreting resources
• Update Standard Operating Procedures, as necessary
• Perform other related duties, as required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required

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

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree.

Substitution: Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute additional paraprofessional and/or professional experience on a year-for-year basis with one year of such experience being equal to 30 semester hour credits. An associate degree from an accredited college or university and two years of additional paraprofessional and/or professional experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.

Applicants who are approaching their anticipated graduation date may apply. If selected, the applicant must complete their degree no later than their start date.

Education Note: Degrees conferred outside of the United States must be evaluated by a recognized evaluation service. (See

Supplemental Information

Driver's License: Appointees 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. Authorization to Work: US citizenship is not required. Selected candidate must be authorized to work in the US according to Department of Homeland Security, US Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations. Special Note: Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that will include fingerprinting. All data received will be kept in strict confidence except to inform the individual of the findings and what action will be taken as a result of this information. Residency Law: In accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), the "New Jersey First Act," all persons newly hired by the Judiciary within one year must establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person may request an exemption from that requirement from the Employee Residency Review Committee in the Department of Labor & Workforce Development on the basis of either hardship or employer critical need.

HOW TO APPLY: The NJ Judiciary requires all applicants to complete the application process fully and as instructed. All applicants must complete the work experience and education sections and attach any required documents. Applications must describe all relevant work experience in detail, beginning with your current or most recent job, including military service (indicate rank), internships and job-related volunteer work, if applicable. Use a separate section to describe each position. Applicants who indicate "see resume" or enter their initials to acknowledge that they have skipped the Work History and Education sections will not be considered, unless they do not possess any education history or work experience. Only applicants that follow the application instructions and submit completed applications will be considered.

The Judiciary of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Ensuring an Open Door to Justice