CLARO Interpreter

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Reporting to the Senior Advisor, the dedicated certified court interpreter will be conduct intakes, translate litigation documents, and interpret during limited-scope consultations between CLARO clients and volunteer attorneys.

At the Bronx and Manhattan CLARO Programs, the Feerick Center serves significant numbers of Spanish speakers.

• Conducts intakes
• Translates litigation documents
• Interprets during limited-scope consultations between CLARO clients and volunteer attorneys

Essential Functions Note This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

• Certified Court Interpreter
• Two years of translating/interpreting experience
• High School degree

• Fluency in Spanish

Minimum Hourly Salary 75

Maximum Hourly Salary 75

Union Affiliation N/A

Posting Number PT109P

Number of Vacancies 1

Start Date ASAP

Posting Date 09/08/2026

Fordham University is committed to excellence and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Physical Activity

Please check the level of frequency that best describes the physical demands that are required for the position.

Sitting Not Required

Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing)

Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing) Often

Hearing, Listening, Talking Often

Standing

Standing Not Required

Walking

Walking Not Required

Running

Running Not Required

Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling

Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling Not Required

Climbing stairs Not Required

Climbing ladders

Climbing ladders Not Required

Reaching overhead

Reaching overhead Not Required

Pulling, pushing

Pulling, pushing Not Required

Shoveling

Shoveling Not Required

Lifting – up to 20 pounds

Lifting – up to 20 pounds Not Required

Lifting – up to 50 pounds

Lifting – up to 50 pounds Not Required

Lifting – over 50 pounds Not Required

Work Environment Office Environment:
Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a High School Diploma or equivalent?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you fluent in Spanish?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a minimum of two years of translating/interpreting experience?
  • Yes
  • No