COURT INTERPRETER SP & ENG/MUNICIPAL CRT ATTENDANT BI SP/ ENG
               COURT INTERPRETER SPANISH & ENGLISH

 

DEFINITION


 Under direction in a municipal court setting, interprets proceedings,
 hearings, interviews, and other municipal court related communicative
 events from English into Spanish and from Spanish into English; does
 other related duties.

 NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative
 purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform
 all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties
 performed on the job may not be listed.

 
EXAMPLES OF WORK:


 (These examples of work are to be performed by utilizing English and
 Spanish as required.)

 Interprets consecutively into Spanish questions by attorneys, pro se
 parties, or by the Judge, and consecutively interprets answers given
 in Spanish by defendants, parties, and witnesses into English.

 Sight translates Spanish or English documents as required during a
 proceeding, hearing, interview, or other municipal court-related
 communicative event.

 Requests of the municipal judge a clarification of statements made by
 the speaker, if necessary, when unable to understand them or express a
 word or thought.

 Operates interpreting equipment when performing simultaneous
 interpreting at proceedings.

 Interprets simultaneously when required at proceedings all statements
 made by the parties, Judge, attorneys, and witnesses.

 Collects data for the computation and submission of statistical
 records/reports regarding professional services delivered.

 Analyzes data from statistical records/reports regarding professional
 services delivered.

 Coordinates free-lance interpreting services for the Municipal Court.

 Interprets at interviews and other communications between municipal
 court personnel and parties, defendants, witnesses, and the public.

 Attends training aimed at maintaining/improving professional
 interpreting/translating skills.

 Produces translations into English of letters, legal documents, and
 other materials written in Spanish which are submitted to the Court.

 Proofreads documents translated by outside sources for accuracy.

 Maintains records of interpreting/translating activities.

 Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
 and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency,
 office, or related units.

 REQUIREMENTS:

      Placement within the "conditionally approved" on the screening or
 certification test administered by the NJ Administrative Office of the
 Courts or certification by any state/federal agency recognized by the
 Administrative Office of the Courts as equivalent or superior to the
 screening or certification test administered by the NJ Administrative
 Office of the Courts.

      SPECIAL SKILL

      Applicants must be able to read, write, speak, understand, and
 communicate in English and Spanish enough to perform the duties of
 this position.

      LICENSE:

      Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid
 in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee
 mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

 KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

 Knowledge of the Code of Professional Conduct for Interpreters,
 Transliterators, and Translators and the Standards for Interpreted
 Proceedings.

 Knowledge of theory, methods, techniques, ethics, and standards of
 interpreting/translating.

 Knowledge of phonology, vocabulary, grammar, and dialectology of
 English and Spanish.

 Knowledge of methods, techniques, and procedures used in interpreting
 in the sight, simultaneous, and consecutive modes.

 Ability to operate interpreting equipment when performing simultaneous
 interpreting at proceedings after a period of training.

 Ability to understand and interpret legal terminology in English and
 the equivalents in Spanish.

 Ability to translate forms, letters, and other court-related documents
 from English into Spanish and from Spanish to English.

 Ability to interpret in sight, consecutive, and simultaneous modes for
 proceedings, hearings, interviews, and other court-related
 communicative events.

 Ability to acquire knowledge of the court system protocol during court
 proceedings and in less formal court related interactions.

 Ability to keep clear, concise, and informative records and reports.

 Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording
 and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

 Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English
 and Spanish enough to perform the duties of this position.

 Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as
 they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable
 accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation
 cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship,
 such persons may not be eligible.

 CODES: LG - 07959               MCK            09/01/04

 This job specification is for local government use only.

     MUNICIPAL COURT ATTENDANT BILINGUAL IN SPANISH & ENGLISH

 

DEFINITION


 Under direction attends the judge of the municipal court and/or makes
 proclamations and announcements, maintains order and security in
 and/or around courtroom, may swear in witnesses, serve papers issued
 from court, and may be responsible for safeguarding court property;
 provides the above services to the general population as well as that
 portion of the population whose basic language is Spanish; does other
 related duties as required.

 NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative
 purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform
 all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties
 performed on the job may not be listed.

 
EXAMPLES OF WORK:


 (These examples of work are to be performed by utilizing English and
 Spanish as required)

 Makes court proclamations and announcements as directed by the judge
 such as calling the court to order, calling trial lists, announcing
 postponements, and adjourning court.

 Prepares courtroom as to temperature and ventilation, may check the
 condition of courtroom and offices, and may take steps to prevent
 fire, theft, and other damage to property and equipment in and around
 the municipal court.

 Checks that counsel, municipal court clerk, court reporter, and other
 individuals are present before the judge leaves chambers.

 Attends the judge both on the bench and in chambers, answers
 telephone, and obtains law books, procedures, documents, and records.

 Observes suspicious persons or occurrences, takes action as needed,
 and reports significant actions, occurrences, and conditions.

 Provides information personally or by telephone to attorneys and other
 officials as to motion, adjournments, current status, or disposition
 of cases, or to individuals inquiring as to local geographing,
 provisions of the law, and other matters.

 Administers oaths to witnesses, court officers, or others.

 Executes bench warrants when issued by the court in the failure of a
 witness who has been subpoenaed to appear in court and who has failed
 to obey said subpoena.

 Assists in maintaining order and discipline among prisoners, searches
 prisoners, escorts prisoners, and subdues, restrains, and physically
 removes unruly individuals from courtroom.

 Provides first aid in cases of accidents.

 Provides assistance and protection for staff and other individuals in
 the municipal court.

 Prepares simple but clear reports of significant activities and
 conditions and maintains necessary records.

 Communicates with those who are not knowledgeable of both English and
 Spanish.

 Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
 and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by
 the agency, office, or related units.

 REQUIREMENTS:

      LICENSE:

      Appointees may be required to be certified in the use of Firearms
 by the Police Training Commission of New Jersey.

      Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid
 in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee
 mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the
 position.

      SPECIAL SKILL

      Applicants must be able to read, write, speak, understand, and
 communicate in English and Spanish sufficiently to perform duties of
 this position.

 KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

 Knowledge of court practices, procedures, and techniques which are
 useful in maintaining order and security in the courtroom after a
 period of training.

 Knowledge of the apprehension, arrest, and conviction of offenders
 against the law.

 Ability to learn quickly from observation, oral and written
 explanations, and from demonstrations.

 Ability to take and maintain a firm and correct stand when
 controversial matters arise.

 Ability to speak persuasively to persons.

 Ability to work harmoniously with associates and the public.

 Ability to deal courteously and effectively with varied types of
 persons.

 Ability to note significant facts and conditions by observations.

 Ability to preserve the dignity and order of the court.

 Ability to prepare reports.

 Ability to serve warrants and processes when necessary.

 Ability to note significant conditions and take the proper action in
 accord with the prescribed procedures.

 Ability to maintain essential records and files.

 Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual
 recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or
 related units.

 Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English
 and Spanish sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.

 Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as
 they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable
 accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation
 cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship,
 such persons may not be eligible.

 CODES: LG - 05438               CAH            8/22/96

 TITLE CODE FOR DUAL TITLE: LG-07978

 This job specification is for local government use only.