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Danish Translator, DOJ LSS

Washington, DC · On-site +1

$49K - $65K/yr

... Government customers. Our leadership team is composed primarily of Veterans who are now serving in ... Remote / National Capitol Region / Various CONUS Locations Travel: Some travel may be required ...

Swedish Translator, DOJ LSS

Washington, DC · On-site +1

$49K - $65K/yr

... Government customers. Our leadership team is composed primarily of Veterans who are now serving in ... Remote / National Capitol Region / Various CONUS Locations Travel: Some travel may be required ...

Translator (Spanish), DOJ LSS

Washington, DC · On-site +1

$49K - $65K/yr

... Government customers. Our leadership team is composed primarily of Veterans who are now serving in ... Remote / National Capitol Region / Various CONUS Locations Travel : Some travel may be required ...

Finnish Translator, DOJ LSS

Washington, DC · On-site +1

$49K - $65K/yr

... Government customers. Our leadership team is composed primarily of Veterans who are now serving in ... Remote / National Capitol Region / Various CONUS Locations Travel: Some travel may be required ...

This senior-level position will oversee federal government relations efforts across all US ... This role reports to the Head of Government Affairs and operates in a remote capacity while ...

This senior-level position will oversee federal government relations efforts across all US ... This role reports to the Head of Government Affairs and operates in a remote capacity while ...

$83K - $102K/yr

Partial Remote, Bethlehem Categories: Research Lehigh University is building something that bridges ... Ensure total program compliance with federal government regulations, university policies, and ...

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How much do remote federal government translator jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote federal government translator in the United States is $25.65, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.15 and $27.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Remote Federal Government Translator vs Remote Legal Translator?

AspectRemote Federal Government TranslatorRemote Legal Translator
CredentialsLanguage proficiency, translation certifications, security clearance (if required)Legal translation certifications, language proficiency, specialized legal knowledge
Work EnvironmentRemote, government agencies, secure platformsRemote, law firms, legal departments, courts
Employer & IndustryFederal government agencies, defense, intelligenceLegal firms, courts, corporate legal departments
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding government translation roles, security requirementsLegal document translation, legal terminology expertise

The Remote Federal Government Translator and Remote Legal Translator both require language proficiency and specialized certifications. However, federal government translators often work within secure environments for government agencies, while legal translators focus on legal documents for law firms or courts. Their certifications and industry usage differ, but both roles demand high accuracy and confidentiality.

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Infographic showing various Remote Federal Government Translator job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 58% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 6% Temporary, and 24% Contract. Highlights an 100% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $53,349 per year, or $25.6 per hour.
Interpreter (OPI) - Government Services

Interpreter (OPI) - Government Services

Prisma International, Inc.

Los Angeles, CA • On-site, Remote

Contractor

Posted 23 days ago


Job description

About Prisma International, Inc. (Prisma) - Prisma is a dynamic and growing language services provider committed to delivering exceptional Interpretation solutions to clients worldwide. We pride ourselves on our dedication to linguistic excellence and client satisfaction. 

Prisma is actively seeking experienced, professional Interpreters to join our team as Independent Contractors. In this role you will provide remote Over the Phone Interpreting (OPI) services to our local, state and federal government clients. Please complete the Questionnaire portion of this application to indicate your language specialty.

The following languages are in demand:

Amharic, Armenian, Balinese, Bosnian, Cebuano, Cham, Croatian, Czech, Filipino, Finnish, Fujian, Georgian, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Kyrgyz, Malagasy, Mongolian, Mixteco Alto, Nahuatl, Norwegian (Bokmal), Oromo, Persian (Farsi), Polish, Pohnpeian, Punjabi, Romanian, Samoan, Serbian, Slovak, Somali, Soninke, Swedish, Taiwanese, Tajik, Tamil, Thai, Tongan, Turkish, Uyghur, Uzbek, Wolof, Yiddish, and Yoruba.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Ideal candidates shall be able to provide:

  • Experience with consecutive or simultaneous over the phone (OPI) interpretation between a government representative and non-English speakers.
  • Polite forms of expression, enunciation, and a high-level of customer service.
  • Deliver correct concepts and meanings between speaker and the Limited English Proficient (LEP) speaker.
  • Correct grammar, clarity and tones between the two languages.
  • Experience with following the speakers' direction, professionally interject when clarification is needed, and manage the flow of a conversation.
  • Refrain from side conversations with the LEP and entering into any disagreement with the customer or LEP.
  • Compliance with applicable ethics and standards.
  • Experience interpreting for local, state and/or federal government offices.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS - Applicants must meet ALL of the following to be considered:

  • Experience: At least one (1) year of OPI consecutive or simultaneous interpreting experience
  • References: Two (2) professional references who can vouch for your work as an over the phone consecutive or simultaneous interpreter
  • Resume: The resume/CV you submit must outline your professional interpretation experience. Resumes without this information will result in disqualification.
  • Minimum Age: 18+ years
  • Minimum Education: High School Diploma
  • Location: Reside in the United States or a U.S. territory
  • Fluency: Fluent in English and the target language
  • Accreditations: Able to provide at least one of the following accreditations:
    • American Translation Association (ATA)
    • Trained or accredited through a higher education institution

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants may be subject to a federal background check. 

DESIRED SKILLS:

  • Experience providing interpretation services to federal government offices such as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and their agencies, e.g. USCIS, CBP, FEMA, etc.

IMPORTANT APPLICANT SECURITY NOTICE:

Prisma will never ask for payment information or fee transfers during recruitment or employment preparation. Legitimate outreach for information will only originate from official @prisma.com email addresses.