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Interpreter/Translator - Kew Gardens, NY

The Legal Aid Society
Kew Gardens, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 1/29/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/28/2025
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Interpreter/Translator
#25-23
Kew Gardens, New York, United States
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Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed
Mar 11, 2025
Job Description

The Legal Aid Society's Criminal Defense Practice of Queens has two (2) openings for the position of Spanish<>English Interpreter/Translator.

The main responsibility focuses on eliminating language barriers between the clients and their defense attorneys, social workers, paralegals, mental health professionals and any other personnel engaged in their defense.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide Simultaneous and Consecutive Interpretation in legal subject matter for attorneys, social workers and other staff member in need of language services
  • Translate legal documents, and other case-related material
  • Transcribe and translate Discovery Material such as: 911 Calls, Video and Audio Recordings, Wire Taps, etc.
  • Coordinate the provision of Foreign Language Services for other office staff
  • Accompany attorneys, social workers or any other staff members in need of interpreting services to the field as well as to correctional facilities, hospitals, etc.
  • Work in other borough offices when needed
  • Other duties as assigned

TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in the field of languages - Preferably in Linguistics, Translation, Spanish or English required
  • Proficiency to interpret and translate from Spanish into English and vice versa required
  • New York State or New Jersey Court Interpreting Certification or Experience a Plus
  • Excellent organizational and computer skills (MS Office)
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

SALARY AND BENEFITS

The salary range represents a good faith estimate of the range we expect to pay for this role. The actual salary offered may vary depending on many factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, as well as collectively bargained salary steps for unionized roles.

Salary Range: $63,237 - $87,383

The Legal Aid Society offers a generous benefits package including health insurance, paid vacation, disability, and life insurance, and more. Click here to read more about benefits.

Higher Education and Loan Forgiveness

The Legal Aid Society is a qualified employer for the purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness. This position allows an employee to take advantage of PSLF and other State and Federal loan forgiveness programs. Additionally, employees who are New York residents may be eligible for assistance from New York state to assist with loan repayments, depending on years of practice. To learn more, click the links below.

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hesc.ny.gov/loan-forgiveness-programs

WORK AUTHORIZATION

All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship for a work visa or permit. We are currently unable to sponsor employment visas or permits. (However, for citizens of Canada and Mexico, LAS will provide a letter documenting employment status that is needed to obtain a TN visa.)

HOW TO APPLY

All applications must be completed online via the career portal. We do not accept emailed applications. Submit the following documents as a combined PDF:

  • Cover Letter
  • Resume

For technical difficulties or questions regarding this posting, please email jobpostquestions@legal-aid.org.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer, The Legal Aid Society prohibits discriminatory employment actions against and treatment of its employees and applicants for employment based on actual or perceived race or color, size (including bone structure, body size, height, shape, and weight), religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity (one's internal deeply-held sense of one's gender which may be the same or different from one's sex assigned at birth); gender expression (the representation of gender as expressed through, for example, one's name, choice of pronouns, clothing, haircut, behavior, voice, or body characteristics; gender expression may not conform to traditional gender-based stereotypes assigned to specific gender identities), disability, marital status, relationship and family structure (including domestic partnerships, polyamorous families and individuals, chosen family, platonic co-parents, and multigenerational families), genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, arrest or pre-employment conviction record, credit history, unemployment status, caregiver status, salary history, or any other characteristic protected by law.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

The Legal Aid Society is committed to a work culture of zealous advocacy, respect, diversity and inclusion, client-oriented defense, access to justice and excellent representation. We are dedicated to building a strong professional relationship with each of our clients (people), to understanding their diverse circumstances, and to meeting their needs. Our ability to achieve these goals depends on the efforts of all of us and our ability to build strong relationships with our colleagues. Every member of our community is expected to continuously learn about the dynamic, evolving, and emerging field of knowledge of identity, bias, and systemic forms of oppression and participate in productive efforts to dismantling bias in all forms.

Location
Queens - Criminal Defense Practice Office

 

Salary : $63,237 - $87,383

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