Interpreter/Translator

The Bronx Defenders • Bronx, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Bronx Defenders ( BxD ) – an innovative, progressive, holistic indigent defense office in the South Bronx – seeks a Spanish Language Interpreter with a commitment to public defense to join our Operations Team . Founded in 1997, The Bronx Defenders is a public defender nonprofit that has developed a nationally recognized model of representation called holistic defense, which provides people with teams of lawyers, social workers, and advocates to defend them zealously in court as well as to address the underlying drivers and enmeshed penalties of legal system involvement. Since opening our doors, we have grown into an organization of more than 400 staff members defending nearly 20,000 New Yorkers each year in criminal, family, civil, and immigration proceedings who face incarceration, family separation, eviction, and deportation, among other devastating consequences. Today we are reimagining the role of public defense even further, using community organizing and engagement, legislative advocacy, and impact litigation to partner with the communities we represent to bring about long-lasting systemic change. We also share our model and lessons learned with current and future public defenders. We run two legal clinics at NYC law schools and train public defenders from one end of the country to the next on how to move to a holistic model of representation. Administration The Administration D epartment assists our dedicated staff of attorneys, advocates and social workers to maximize efficiency within the organization. T he work of our department is meant to help advance the needs of our clients and facilitate the process by which their legal teams support them and advocate for them to reach their goals. Responsibilities Reporting to the Managing Director of Administration , t he Interpreter /Translator will work with attorneys , advocates and community members to provide interpretation and translation services and facilitate communication between clients and their legal defense teams . The Interpreter/Translator will be based at The Bronx Defenders Justice Campus and will be tasked with verbal interpretation , translating written documents and transcribing video/audio statements.

Requirements

• Spanish Fluency
• Minimum of two years of experience doing translation work
• Commitment to supporting the defense of racially and ethnically marginalized people navigating carceral systems
• Ability to effectively and respectfully communicate, collaborate and connect with people with various backgrounds, identities and experiences
• Ability to work well independently as well as collaboratively with lawyers and non-lawyers
• Excellent Spanish and English verbal and written communication skills
• Skilled in multitask ing , juggling priorities and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to receive constructive feedback, demonstrate introspection and shift behavior accordingly
• Ability to exercise excellent judgment, discretion, and confidentiality with sensitive matters

Nice To Haves

• American Translation Association Certification
• C ertification s in Spanish/English translation such as The Administrative Office's o r the C ertified Translation Professional (CTP) designation sponsored by the Global Translation Institute (GTI)
• Language skills beyond Spanish and English
• Prior experience translating in a legal setting

Responsibilities

• T ranscribe, interpret, and translate conversations in-person, via video, and phone
• Provide translation and interpretation services within our office as well as a variety of other external spaces, including courts, jails, hospitals, treatment programs and home visits where advocates may require interpretation and translation support to communicate effectively with clients
• Provide translation of documents via print and virtual platforms
• Provide affidavit s of service to confirm ability to translate from original source to the target language
• Certify translation through court testimony
• Assist in maintaining an in - house glossary of slang and colloquialisms in various Spanish regional dialects

Benefits

• F ull-time employees are also eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to medical, dental and vision coverage; a 403(b) plan with employer contribution; and a generous vacation, sick leave, and parental leave policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees