Spanish Interpreter/Translator Intern

City of New York • New York City, NY

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About The Position

The Language Services Unit at the New York County District Attorney’s Office (DANY) provides interpretation and translation services for criminal investigations and prosecutions. Under close supervision, Spanish interpreter/translator interns translate between English and Spanish in both directions, proofread translations, and work with legal documents, statements, and audio recordings. Interns also interpret during in-house interviews, using mature and tactful behavior, and assist with screening Spanish audio recordings, transcribing and translating them, and other language-related tasks.

The Spring internship runs from February 22, 2027, through April 30, 2027. Interns work two days per week, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and must commit to the complete term. Applications for the Spring 2027 internship are accepted from October 19, 2026, through December 4, 2026.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled as a college junior or senior, in a graduate program, or in another language-related program.
• Strong bicultural awareness.
• Strong ability to speak and write in both English and Spanish, including idiomatic expressions and colloquialisms.
• Must commit to the complete internship term.
• Submit a resume, cover letter, unofficial transcript showing current enrollment, three professional references, and two sample translations using the source texts provided in the posting.
• Interpret consecutively in a mock interrogation as part of the interview process.

Nice To Haves

• Enrollment in a translation or interpretation program is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and translate verbal and written communication between English and Spanish in both directions.
• Provide interpretation for phone and video conferences, community presentations, and in-person interviews.
• Prepare transcriptions and translations from recordings.
• Verbally screen Spanish-language audio recordings.
• Prepare written translations of materials in both language directions, including legal documents, personal statements, press releases, forms, and letters.
• Proofread translations and provide feedback.
• Process requests for Spanish-language services and update the Unit database.
• Support Unit staff with translation and interpretation assignments as assigned by a supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed