Part-Time Translator/Interpreter (Bilingual/Spanish)

Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor for the City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Job summary

Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor for the City of New York seeks a Part-Time Translator Interpreter (Bilingual-Spanish) to support its Interpreter Services Unit. The role focuses on accurate translation, interpretation, and transcription of Spanish-language communications for investigations and prosecutions in New York City and beyond.

Requirements include English and Spanish fluency, familiarity with legal terminology, and 3–5 years of translation/interpretation experience.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and Spanish (oral and written); native fluency preferred but not required.
• Ability to handle a variety of accents, slang, and colloquial Spanish expressions.
• Detail-oriented with ability to produce high-quality work product.
• Ability to meet case-related deadlines, often under pressure.
• Organized and responsive to assignments; works well in teams.
• Experience with legal terminology is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Translate, interpret, and transcribe Spanish communications accurately.
• Provide testimony before grand jury and trial when required.
• Identify and translate Spanish language evidence from devices.
• Provide simultaneous interpretation during proffers, debriefings, and meetings with Spanish-speaking individuals.
• Provide other translation and interpretation services as needed.

Skills

Bilingual English-Spanish

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Confidentiality & ethics

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred in translation & interpretation

Court interpreter certification preferred

3–5 years translation/interpretation experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor (OSNP) is seeking a Part-Time Translator Interpreter (Bilingual-Spanish) to work in its Interpreter Services Unit. OSNP works with federal, state, and international law enforcement partners to investigate and prosecute drug trafficking and money laundering organizations active in New York City and elsewhere. Accurate and reliable Spanish language translation and interpretation assistance is critical for OSNP to achieve its objectives.

This is a part-time position requiring three (3) days of work per week. The full-time equivalent annual salary range is $60,000-$80,000, which will be prorated to reflect the three-day workweek (3/5 per week). The annual salary is $35,000-$48,000, with the starting salary determined based on the selected candidate's education, qualifications, and relevant professional experience.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Accurately translate, interpret, and transcribe Spanish language recorded communications in a timely manner.
• Accurately testify before the grand jury and at trial when required.
• Identify, translate, and interpret Spanish language evidence contained within cellular telephones and other devices.
• Provide accurate simultaneous interpretation during proffers, debriefings, and other meetings with Spanish speaking defendants, witnesses, confidential informants, and others.
• Provide other translation and interpretation services that may arise.

Qualifications Requirements

• Oral and written fluency in English and Spanish. Native fluency preferred but not required.
• Comfort and familiarity with a wide variety of accents, slang, and colloquial language and expressions in Spanish.
• Must be detail oriented and possess knowledge, skills, and ability to produce high-quality work product.
• Ability to meet case related deadlines, often in high-pressure situations.
• Must be organized and have the ability to respond quickly to assignments.
• Must have the ability to work well with others and in teams.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Must possess excellent communication skills. (written and oral)
• Demonstrate ability to maintain confidentiality and code of ethics for professional responsibilities.
• A minimum of 3 to 5 years of professional translation/interpretation experience required.

In addition to meeting the minimum qualification requirements, candidates must possess the following qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required, in translation and interpretation; court interpreter certification or 3-5 years of experience in general or legal translation and/or interpretation.
• Court certified preferred
• Experience with legal terminology
• Proficiency test will be administered

Application Information

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 protected 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.

The Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to Diversity and Inclusion