Spanish Interpreter​/Translator Intern

Job Description

The Language Services Unit at the New York County District Attorney's Office (DANY) provides interpretation and translation services for the investigation and prosecution of criminal cases. Under close supervision, qualified Spanish interpreter/translator interns will translate bi‑directionally between English and Spanish and proofread translations for accuracy. Interns will also interpret during in‑house interviews and assist with screening Spanish audio recordings, producing accurate transcriptions and translations, and other language‑related tasks.

• Interpret/translate both verbal and written communication from English to Spanish and Spanish to English.
• Provide interpretations as required by phone/video conferences, community presentations, and in‑person interviews.
• Prepare transcriptions and translations from recordings.
• Verbally screen Spanish audio recordings.
• Prepare written translations of a variety of materials in both language directions, including legal documents, personal statements, press releases, general forms/letters, etc.
• 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 the supervisor.

• Applicants must be currently enrolled as a junior or senior in college or in a graduate program, or in another language‑related program. Preference will be given to students enrolled in translation/interpretation programs.
• Applicants must possess strong bi‑cultural awareness and a strong ability to speak, write, and use idiomatic expressions and colloquialisms in both English and Spanish.
• (Prior knowledge of legal language is not required.)

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial transcript, including evidence of current enrollment.
• Three professional references.
• Two sample translations (source texts provided at the bottom of this posting).
• As part of the interview process, candidates will be expected to interpret consecutively in a mock interrogation.

• The Fall Internship is available October 19, 2026 – December 11, 2026.
• Interns will work two days a week, 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
• Applicants must commit to a complete term.

The New York County District Attorney's Office is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.