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Lao Over the Phone Interpreter

Global Impact Group LLC

Raleigh, NC • Remote

$28 - $35/hr

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago


Job description

Benefits:
  • Flexible schedule
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Training & development

About Us
Global Impact Group LLC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and ISO 9001 / ISO 17100 certified provider of interpretation and translation services. We deliver secure, high-quality language solutions in more than 80 languages to USCIS and other federal agencies.
We are seeking Lao Over-the-Phone Interpreters (OPI) to support our USCIS contract. Lao is a rare Southeast Asian language frequently needed for asylum, refugee, and immigration proceedings.
Responsibilities
  • Provide real-time Lao ↔ English telephonic interpretation for USCIS officers, applicants, and stakeholders.
  • Interpret accurately and impartially in immigration, legal, and administrative contexts.
  • Maintain confidentiality and adhere to USCIS/DHS interpreter standards.
  • Handle both scheduled assignments and urgent/surge calls.
  • Participate in training, compliance refreshers, and quality assurance reviews.
Qualifications
  • Native or near-native fluency in Lao and English.
  • 2+ years of professional interpreting experience (immigration, legal, community, or government preferred).
  • Familiarity with interpreter ethics, confidentiality, and cultural sensitivity.
  • Strong telephone communication skills; ability to remain accurate under pressure.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident eligible for Tier 3/Tier 5 clearance.
Compensation & Benefits
  • Competitive pay: $28–35/hour (rare-language premium).
  • Remote work with secure USCIS-approved platforms.
  • Paid training and professional development.
  • Consistent workload under a federal contract.
  • Opportunities for advancement in quality assurance or linguist leadership.
How to Apply
Submit:
  1. Resume / CV highlighting Lao interpreting experience.
  2. Any certifications (court, medical, ATA, or community interpreting credentials preferred).
  3. Availability for full-time or contractor roles.
Apply at: careers@globallanguagesystem.com
 Subject line: Lao OPI Interpreter Application – USCIS Contract

This is a remote position.