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QDAO Investigate Admin Is Hiring A Mandarin Interpreter
Exciting Opportunity: Mandarin Interpreter at the Grand Jury Bureau
Join the Queens County District Attorney's Office as a Mandarin-English Interpreter to support criminal justice proceedings with your language skills and legal interpretation expertise. This role offers a meaningful chance to contribute to justice while working in a dynamic environment.
Position Details
- Title: Mandarin Interpreter - Grand Jury Bureau
- ID: 1468
- Location: Kew Gardens, NY
- Department: Legal
- Job Type: N/A
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Job Description
The Queens County District Attorney's Office is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Mandarin-English Interpreter. You will work within the Grand Jury Bureau, providing interpretation, transcription, and translation services for witnesses, victims, and defendants involved in criminal cases.
Key Responsibilities
- Consecutive and simultaneous interpretation
- Translating legal documents
- Transcribing audio and video recordings
- Proofreading translations
- Providing court testimony on interpretations and translations performed
- Adhering to QDA policies
- Assisting with additional duties as assigned by supervisory staff
Preferred Qualifications & Education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Court-certified with oral and written fluency in Mandarin and English
- Passage of an interpreter examination by the State or equivalent qualifications
- Certification in legal interpreting or completion of college-level interpreting programs ( encouraged )
- Strong multi-tasking, communication, and high accuracy/confidentiality skills
Work Schedule
Monday to Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary Range: $70,000 - $75,000 (commensurate with experience)
- Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k), and more
Equal Opportunity Employment
The City of New York is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce. We provide a work environment free from discrimination and harassment based on any protected status, including sex, race, ethnicity, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
Application Process
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