Job Description

Description The Legal Aid Society’s Criminal Defense Practice of Queens has two (2) openings for the position of Spanish-English Interpreter/Translator. The main responsibility focuses on eliminating language barriers between the clients and their defense attorneys, social workers, paralegals, mental health professionals and any other personnel engaged in their defense.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide Simultaneous and Consecutive Interpretation in legal subject matter for attorneys, social workers and other staff members in need of language services Translate legal documents and other case-related material Transcribe and translate Discovery Material such as: 911 Calls, Video and Audio Recordings, Wire Taps, etc. Coordinate the provision of Foreign Language Services for other office staff Accompany attorneys, social workers or any other staff members in need of interpreting services to the field as well as to correctional facilities, hospitals, etc. Work in other borough offices when needed Other duties as assigned

TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in the field of languages – Preferably in Linguistics, Translation, Spanish or English required Proficiency to interpret and translate from Spanish into English and vice versa required New York State or New Jersey Court Interpreting Certification or Experience a Plus Excellent organizational and computer skills (MS Office) Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

SALARY AND BENEFITS

The salary range represents a good faith estimate of the range we expect to pay for this role. The actual salary offered may vary depending on many factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, as well as collectively bargained salary steps for unionized roles. Salary Range: $63,237 - $87,383 The Legal Aid Society offers a generous benefits package including health insurance, paid vacation, disability, and life insurance, and more.

WORK AUTHORIZATION

All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship for a work visa or permit. We are currently unable to sponsor employment visas or permits. (However, for citizens of Canada and Mexico, LAS will provide a letter documenting employment status that is needed to obtain a TN visa.)

HOW TO APPLY

All applications must be completed online via the career portal. We do not accept emailed applications. Submit the following documents as a combined PDF: Cover Letter Resume For technical difficulties or questions regarding this posting, please email jobpostquestions@legal-aid.org .

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer, The Legal Aid Society prohibits discriminatory employment actions against and treatment of its employees and applicants for employment based on actual or perceived characteristics protected by law.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

The Legal Aid Society is committed to a work culture of zealous advocacy, respect, diversity and inclusion, client-oriented defense, access to justice and excellent representation. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Legal Aid Society

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