Mandarin Interpreter- Grand Jury Bureau

QDAO - Investigate/Admin; 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 governmental office in New York is seeking a qualified Mandarin-English Interpreter for the Grand Jury Bureau. The role involves providing interpretation, transcription, and translation services for criminal cases. Candidates must be court-certified with fluency in both languages and a high school diploma. The position offers a salary range of $70,000 to $75,000, alongside a comprehensive benefits package. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals committed to maintaining accuracy and confidentiality in legal settings.

Qualifications

• Court-certified in interpreting.
• Candidates must have passed an interpreter exam.
• Must maintain confidentiality and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Provide consecutive and simultaneous interpretation.
• Translate legal documents accurately.
• Transcribe audio and video recordings.

Skills

Oral and written fluency in Mandarin

Oral and written fluency in English

Effective communication

Ability to multi-task

Maintaining high accuracy

Confidentiality during interpretation

Education

High school diploma or educational equivalent

Court certification in interpreting

Certificates in legal interpreting

Completion of college-level interpreting programs

Job description

Mandarin Interpreter- Grand Jury Bureau

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 Qualification Requirements

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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