Spanish Translator/Transcriber
Summary
Title: | Spanish Translator/Transcriber |
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ID: | 2020 |
Department: | Spanish Language Unit |
Campaign Start Date: | 01/29/2020 |
Salary Range: | $57,200 |
Description
Position Summary:
The New York County District Attorney's Office (DANY) has immediate openings for English-Spanish Bilingual Translator/Transcribers in its Spanish Language Unit. In this position, the Translator/Transcriber is responsible for providing translation and transcription support to the unit and office.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
The New York County District Attorney's Office (DANY) has immediate openings for English-Spanish Bilingual Translator/Transcribers in its Spanish Language Unit. In this position, the Translator/Transcriber is responsible for providing translation and transcription support to the unit and office.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Translate a variety of materials in both language directions, including but not limited to legal documents, personal statements, press releases, general forms/letters, etc.
- Transcribe and translate audio recordings in both language directions using specific equipment, Office applications and/or CAT tool.
- Proofread translations and transcriptions.
- Perform effective research of unknown terminology as needed.
- Render court testimony on translations and transcriptions as needed.
- May occasionally interpret as needed.
- Perform related tasks as necessary.
- Must possess fluency in Spanish & English both oral and written.
- Must possess knowledge of translation techniques and be able to apply them.
- Work under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Excellent writing skills in Spanish and English.
- Ability to perform effective research on terminology.
- Effective oral communication skills required.
- Exceptional organizational, communication and interpersonal skills a must.
- Must be a team-player and be able to work well under pressure to meet specific deadlines.
- Must be detail oriented, self-motivated and able to multi-task.
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Master's degree in translation or certificate from accredited institution is preferred.
- Minimum two (2) years of experience in general or legal translation preferred.
- Knowledge of CAT tools a plus.
- One (1) year commitment to hiring bureau.
The New York County District Attorney's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer
This opening is closed and is no longer accepting applications