Spanish)

Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor•New York, NY

About The Position

The Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor (OSNP) is seeking a part-time Spanish translator/interpreter for 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 translation and interpretation assistance is critical to OSNP’s objectives. The position requires three days of work per week. The full-time-equivalent annual salary range is $60,000–$80,000, prorated for a three-day workweek. The actual annual salary is $35,000–$48,000, with the starting salary based on the selected candidate’s education, qualifications, and relevant professional experience.

Requirements

Fluency in spoken and written English and Spanish.
Comfort and familiarity with a wide variety of Spanish accents, slang, colloquial language, and expressions.
Attention to detail and the knowledge, skills, and ability to produce high-quality work.
Ability to meet case-related deadlines, often in high-pressure situations.
Organizational skills and ability to respond quickly to assignments.
Ability to work well with others and in teams.
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and uphold the code of ethics for professional responsibilities.
A minimum of 3 to 5 years of professional translation or interpretation experience.
A proficiency test will be administered.

Nice To Haves

Native fluency in Spanish.
Bachelor’s degree in translation and interpretation.
Court interpreter certification.
Three to five years of experience in general or legal translation and/or interpretation.
Court certification.
Experience with legal terminology.

Responsibilities

Accurately translate, interpret, and transcribe recorded Spanish-language communications in a timely manner.
Testify accurately before the grand jury and at trial when required.
Identify, translate, and interpret Spanish-language evidence contained in 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 as they arise.