Mandarin Interpreter- Grand Jury Bureau

Queens District Attorney's Office; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Health insurance

401K

Job summary

A government agency in New York is seeking a qualified Mandarin-English Interpreter to work in the Grand Jury Bureau. Responsibilities include interpreting, translating, and transcribing legal documents for criminal cases. Candidates must be court-certified with fluency in both Mandarin and English, and should possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Regular work hours are Monday to Friday, 9 am - 5 pm, with a salary range of $70,000 - $75,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Must be court-certified and have oral and written fluency in Mandarin and English.
• Candidates with certifications in legal interpreting are encouraged to apply.
• Ability to multi-task and maintain high accuracy during interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Provide consecutive and simultaneous interpretation.
• Translate legal documents.
• Transcribe audio and video recordings.
• Proofread translations.
• Provide court testimony on translations performed.

Skills

Mandarin fluency

English fluency

Court certification

Effective communication

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

The Queens County District Attorney's Office is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Mandarin-English Interpreter. The Mandarin-English Interpreter will work in the Grand Jury Bureau, providing interpretation, transcription, and translation services for witnesses, victims, and defendants in criminal cases.

Responsibilities

• consecutive and simultaneous interpretation
• translating legal documents
• transcribing audio and video recordings
• proofreading translations
• providing court testimony on translations and interpretations performed
• adhering to QDA policies
• assisting with other related duties, as assigned by supervisory staff

Preferred Education and Qualifications

Qualified candidates must have at least a high school diploma or educational equivalent. Candidates must be court-certified and have oral and written fluency in Mandarin and English. Candidates must have passed an examination for interpreters administered by the State or have equivalent qualifications.

Candidates with certifications in legal interpreting or who have completed college-level interpreting programs are encouraged to apply.

Candidates must be able to multi-task, communicate effectively, and maintain high accuracy and confidentiality during interpretation.

Applicants must be able to work regularly Monday – Friday, 9 am- 5 pm.

Application Information

Salary Range: $70,000 -75,000 (Commensurate with experience)

Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401K and more.

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 protective characteristic, including but not limited to an individual\'s sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

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