Spanish Interpreter/Translator Intern
About The Position
The Language Services Unit at the New York County District Attorney’s Office provides interpretation and translation services for criminal investigations and prosecutions. Under close supervision, qualified Spanish interpreter/translator interns translate between English and Spanish, proofread translations, interpret during in-house interviews, screen Spanish audio recordings, and prepare accurate transcriptions and translations. Materials may include legal documents, statements, audio recordings, press releases, forms, and letters. Interns also assist with other language-related tasks and support Unit staff with assignments as directed by a supervisor. Applicants must be enrolled as a college junior or senior, in a graduate or other language-related program, or meet the stated minimum qualification as a matriculated college student or recent college graduate by June of the program year. Preference is given to students enrolled in translation or interpretation programs. Applicants need strong bicultural awareness and strong spoken and written English and Spanish skills, including idiomatic expressions and colloquialisms; prior knowledge of legal language is not required. The Spring Internship runs February 22, 2027–April 30, 2027. Interns work two days per week, 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., and must commit to the complete term. The internship appointment is valid only for the program period, June–August, as stated in the posting. City residency is not required. Applicants must submit a resume, cover letter with two sample translations, an unofficial transcript showing current enrollment, and three professional references. Candidates will be expected to interpret consecutively in a mock interrogation as part of the interview process.
Requirements
- Must be matriculated in a college or be a recent college graduate by June of the program year; applicants must be enrolled as a junior or senior, in a graduate program, or in another language-related program as specified in the posting.
- Strong bicultural awareness.
- Strong ability to speak and write in both English and Spanish, including using 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.
- Candidates must interpret consecutively in a mock interrogation during 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 legal documents, personal statements, press releases, forms, letters, and other materials in both language directions.
- 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.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and a generous benefits package are mentioned for Professional Staff generally.
- Professional development opportunities are mentioned for Professional Staff generally.
- Potential eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness and state repayment assistance programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
