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SOSi

Spanish Interpreter

El Paso, TX · Remote

... and government services industry. We deliver tailored solutions, tested leadership, and trusted ... Provides consecutive and simultaneous interpretation between Spanish and English and vice versa.

SOSi

Spanish Interpreter

El Paso, TX · On-site

... and government services industry. We deliver tailored solutions, tested leadership, and trusted ... Provides consecutive and simultaneous interpretation between Spanish and English and vice versa.

SOSi

Spanish Interpreter

El Paso, TX · Remote

... and government services industry. We deliver tailored solutions, tested leadership, and trusted ... Provides consecutive and simultaneous interpretation between Spanish and English and vice versa.

Catawba County Government

Spanish Interpreter

Hickory, NC · On-site

$42K/yr

The Spanish Interpreter provides live verbal interpretation, accurate written translation, and culturally sensitive communication to support equitable access to public health services. This position ...

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A Government Spanish Interpreter facilitates communication between English and Spanish speakers in official settings such as courts, immigration offices, and law enforcement agencies. They interpret spoken and sometimes written content accurately while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism. This role requires fluency in both languages, knowledge of legal and governmental terminology, and strong ethical standards. Interpreters may work in person, over the phone, or via video conferencing depending on the agency's needs.

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To thrive as a Government Spanish Interpreter, you need fluent proficiency in both Spanish and English, a deep understanding of legal or governmental terminology, and often a bachelor's degree or relevant certification in interpretation. Familiarity with interpretation equipment, video or phone conferencing platforms, and certification such as from the National Association of Judiciary Interpreters and Translators is typically required. Outstanding listening skills, cultural sensitivity, discretion, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are vital soft skills. These competencies ensure accurate and confidential communication between government officials and Spanish-speaking individuals, supporting effective public service and legal compliance.

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Government Spanish Interpreters often work in a variety of environments, including courtrooms, government offices, community outreach centers, and during virtual or in-person meetings. Schedules can vary, with some positions following standard office hours and others requiring flexibility for evening or weekend assignments, especially during emergencies or special government events. Interpreters may work independently or as part of a team of language professionals, collaborating closely with attorneys, social workers, and agency staff. These dynamic work settings offer the chance to make a meaningful impact by bridging communication gaps in diverse and important contexts.

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Infographic showing various Government Spanish Interpreter job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 91% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $51,191 per year, or $24.6 per hour.

Spanish Interpreter

SOSi

El Paso, TX • Remote

Full-time

Posted 21 days ago

Job description

Company Description

Founded in 1989, SOSi is among the largest private, founder-owned technology and services integrators in the defense and government services industry. We deliver tailored solutions, tested leadership, and trusted results to enable national security missions worldwide.

Job Description

Overview

SOSi is actively seeking qualified, professional, and experienced Spanish interpreters in El Paso, TX. 

The Spanish interpreter will be supporting a broad set of business activities from a call/contact center type environment. Our job is to support our customer’s interpretation needs by providing language interpretation.

Essential Job Duties

  • Provides consecutive and simultaneous interpretation between Spanish and English and vice versa.
  • Provides over-the-phone and video remote interpreting for limited English proficiency (LEP) individuals as required.
  • Performs sight translation, occurring when an interpreter is given a written document in one language and asked to read it aloud in another language.
  • Provides quality control review of translated documents as required.
  • Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

  • Minimum one (1) year of experience interpreting in a judicial environment.
  • Legal ability to work in U.S.
  • Highly proficient in both English and Spanish vocabularies typically used in formal, consultative, and casual modes of communication in justice system contexts, including colloquial slang, idiosyncratic slang, and regionalisms.
  • Knowledgeable of specialized vocabulary (terminology) in both English and Spanish to legal and criminal justice system terminology and immigration procedures.
  • Ability to speak English and Spanish fluently, including high to low levels of language register, regional colloquialisms, and slang expressions, and do so with clear and intelligible pronunciation.
  • Ability to perform simultaneous, consecutive, and sight translation in a manner that is factually and conceptually accurate without changes, omissions, or additions.
  • Ability to preserve the tone and emotional level of the speaker, as well as manage the delivery, speed, and length of the statement (projection, pace and pausing) of the speaker.
  • Ability to maintain appropriate speed and projection while rendering interpretation, and request and incorporate clarification of speaker’s statements only when justified.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Video remote and over-the-phone interpreting experience strongly preferred.
  • Cisco WebEx experience.
  • Federal, State, National Association of Judiciary Interpreters and Translators (NAJIT), and/or American Translators Association (ATA) certifications in interpretation.
  • Experience providing interpretation for Department of Justice (DOJ) Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) court cases.

Additional Information

Work Environment

  • Ability to travel up to 20% of the time
  • Fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
  • Call/contact center
  • Full time, shift-based schedules (40 hours per week)
  • Not eligible for remote work

Working at SOSi

All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against for any reason.