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Somali Transcriber, DOJ LSS

Washington, DC · On-site +1

$22.75 - $29.50/hr

The Transcriber will support the Department of Justice (DOJ) with Translation, Interpretation ... Remote / National Capitol Region / Various CONUS Locations Travel: Some travel may be required ...

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As of Jul 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote somali interpreter in the United States is $31.89, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.24 and $38.70 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Remote Somali Interpreter, you need native or near-native proficiency in both Somali and English, with a strong grasp of cross-cultural communication and prior interpreting experience. Familiarity with video conferencing software, call platforms, and interpreter certification (such as CMI or CHI) are often required. Active listening, professionalism, and the ability to remain neutral in sensitive situations are vital soft skills. These competencies ensure accurate, confidential, and effective communication between clients and service providers in various settings.

What is a Remote Somali Interpreter job?

A Remote Somali Interpreter facilitates communication between Somali-speaking individuals and English speakers over the phone or video calls. They work in various industries, such as healthcare, legal, and customer service, to provide accurate and professional interpretation. This role requires fluency in both Somali and English, cultural awareness, and strong listening skills. Interpreters must convey messages accurately and neutrally without adding or omitting information. It is a flexible job that allows working from home while assisting individuals with language barriers.

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As a Remote Somali Interpreter, your day typically involves scheduled video or phone interpreting sessions, translating conversations between clients and service providers in fields like healthcare, legal, or customer service. You may handle back-to-back appointments or have periods of on-call availability, depending on your employer or contract. Collaboration with team coordinators or supervisors is common to ensure assignments are distributed efficiently and quality standards are met. Attention to detail and flexibility are essential, as you may encounter a wide range of topics and cultural contexts throughout the day.

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Interpreter (OPI) - Government Services

Interpreter (OPI) - Government Services

Prisma International, Inc.

Chicago, IL • Remote

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Re-posted 3 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.