Spanish InterpreterTranslator Intern
Spanish InterpreterTranslator Intern
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Job Description
The Language Services Unit at the New York County District Attorneys Office (DANY) provides interpretation and translation services for the investigation and prosecution of criminal cases. Under close supervision qualified Spanish interpreter/translator interns will have the opportunity to translate bidirectionally between English and Spanish and to proofread translations for accuracy. Translation materials may include legal documents statements and audio recordings. Interns will make use of their verbal skills by interpreting during inhouse interviews for which mature and tactful behavior is required. All interns will also assist with screening Spanish audio recordings in written or oral form and in producing accurate transcriptions and translations among other language related tasks.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Ability to interpret/translate both verbal and written communication from English to Spanish and Spanish to English.
Provide interpretations as required by phone/video conferences community presentations and inperson interviews.
Prepare transcriptions and translations from recordings.
Verbally screen audio recordings in Spanish.
Prepare written translations of a variety of materials in both language directions including but not limited to legal documents personal statements press releases general forms/letters etc.
Proofread translations and provide feedback.
Process requests for Spanish language services and update Unit database.
In a team effort support Unit staff with translation and interpretation assignments as assigned by supervisor.
In addition to the Minimum Qualification Requirements candidates must possess the following:
Applicants must be currently enrolled as a junior or senior in college or in a graduate program or other language related program. Preference will be given to students enrolled in translation/interpretation programs.
Applicants must possess a strong bicultural awareness as well as a strong ability to speak write and use idiomatic expressions and colloquialisms in both English and Spanish. (Prior knowledge of legal language is not required).
How to Apply:
Resume
Cover Letter
Unofficial transcript including evidence of current enrollment.
Three professional references.
Two sample translations for which source texts are provided at the bottom of this posting. Please attach your translations to your Cover Letter.
As part of the interview process interpretation internship candidates will be expected to interpret consecutively in a mock interrogation.
Note: Applications for the Summer 2025 Internship will be accepted during the following dates:
February 3 2025 April 4 2025
Hours/Shift:
The Summer Internship is available June 9 2025 August 1 2025. Interns will work five days a week Monday Friday 9:00 am 5:00 pm.
Applicants must commit to a complete term.
Source Texts for Sample Translations
Directions: please translate the below texts from English or Spanish into the other language respectively. Do not consult any reference materials.
1. Translate the below text into Spanish:
To Whom It May Concern:
I am the Assistant District Attorney in charge of the prosecution of the abovereferenced case. The case will be presented to the Grand Jury on Wednesday January 5 2022. I have enclosed a subpoena calling for your presence before the Criminal Court on that date.
The subpoena does not require it but I would appreciate your coming to my office at 9:00 AM so that we may discuss the case prior to your testifying in the Grand Jury.
If you have any problems or questions concerning your appearance please contact me as soon as possible. I can be reached at.
Sincerely
John Smith
2. Translate the below text into English:
Fui agredida f sica y verbalmente por mi actual pareja. Se pone muy celoso cuando est tomado. Me rompe todo en mi habitaci n y siempre me tira objetos cada vez que discutimos. En verdad tengo miedo de su maltrato. Me golpea y me dice de todo. Una vez me tir de la guagua. Me salvaron morados. Me gritaba que me hiba matar. No puedo m s. Quiero que se valla de mi casa.
The New York County District Attorneys Office is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic including but not limited to an individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.
Qualifications :
As of June of the Program year the prospective interne must be a student matriculated in a college or be a recent college graduate (winter/spring term of the Program year).
NOTE: Appointment to this title is only valid for the duration of the Program June August each year.
Additional Information :
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic including but not limited to an individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
