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On-call interpreters and translators
Legal Services—Year-round volunteer opportunity
Position description
InMotion seeks interpreters/translators to assist the legal staff in conducting in-person interviews and meetings with inMotion’s clients in Spanish. Other language fluency is welcomed on an as needed basis. Time commitment will vary depending upon the organization’s needs and may require travel to the Family and Supreme Courthouses or to one of our three offices located in the Bronx, Manhattan or Queens. The position is unpaid, however students may apply for work-study, a grant or clinical credit through their school.
Organization description
InMotion is a non-profit agency providing free legal services to low-income women throughout New York City. Since 1993, inMotion has helped thousands of women free themselves from abusive relationships, stay in their homes and win the financial support to which they—and their children—are legally entitled. Our mission is to make a real and lasting difference in the lives of women—low-income, under-served, abused—by offering them legal services designed to foster equal access to justice and an empowered approach to life. We fulfill our mission by providing free legal services, primarily in the areas of matrimonial, family and immigration law in a way that acknowledges mutual respect, encourages personal growth, and nurtures individual and collective strength. Informed by this work, inMotion promotes policies that make our society more responsive to the legal issues confronting the women we serve. Learn more about our work and mission.
Position responsibilities
Volunteers work under the direction of inMotion attorneys. Volunteer responsibilities will include interpreting for attorneys and clients at inMotion’s office and at court appearances outside of the judge’s courtroom; translating documents and correspondence;. Volunteers may be asked to interpret remotely by telephone and translate documents via email exchange.
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- Must have proven verbal and written fluency in Spanish and English (or other language)
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- Knowledge of NYC immigrant communities helpful
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- Knowledge of family, matrimonial and/or immigration law or domestic violence helpful but not required
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- Ability to work collaboratively and independently
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- Availability to be on call with short notice to translate via phone or in person
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- Ability to receive confidential documents via email at a secure computer
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Appy to be a volunteer interpreter
and/or translator at inMotion
Email the following application materials to translation@inmotiononline.org
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- Cover letter—indicate your availability, qualifications and languages in which you are fluent
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| Please note: applications submitted without a formal cover letter and writing sample will not be considered. Only applicants being considered for the position will be contacted by inMotion. |
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Email application materials to:
translation@inmotiononline.org |
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Last updated 07/08/2010 |
