Bilingual Interpreter (English <> Spanish)

TransPerfect • El Paso, TX

4d • Remote

About The Position

TransPerfect Connect (TPC) is seeking highly fluent, professional bilingual speakers (English <> Spanish) with experience using their language skills in a professional call center-style setting. We offer comprehensive, paid training to launch your career as an Over-the-Phone (OPI) and Video Remote Interpreter (VRI), helping clients across industries such as healthcare, legal, and financial services. This role gives you the chance to use your language skills to make a real difference by facilitating accurate and culturally appropriate communication for limited-English speakers. This is a structured, call center-style role that goes beyond casual or conversational bilingualism. Ideal candidates bring professional-level command of both English and Spanish and must be able to interpret complex conversations with speed and precision. Success in this role requires strong active listening, emotional control, professionalism, empathy, and adaptability. Interpreters manage continuous live calls, often under pressure, while strictly following interpretation protocols to maintain neutrality, accuracy, and confidentiality.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (required); college education preferred
• Fluency in English and Spanish, with B2+ proficiency or higher
• Ability to pass a language and interpreting skills assessment
• Minimum of 6 months of call center, customer service, or interpreting experience
• Strong verbal communication, bilingual accuracy, and ethical decision making
• Proven ability to think clearly and act professionally in fast moving, emotionally complex situations
• Strong sense of professional responsibility, integrity, and time management
• Comfortable with assertive communication and session control
• Basic computer skills, including typing and MS Office navigation
• Quiet, distraction-free workspace conducive to active listening and sustained concentration

Nice To Haves

• Certification in medical, legal, or community interpreting (strong plus)
• Experience with remote work tools and communication platforms

Responsibilities

• Provide consecutive interpretation services between English and Spanish across various industries (medical, legal, customer service, etc.)
• Ensure complete accuracy, clarity, and neutrality in interpretation—preserving tone, intent, and emotion
• Maintain confidentiality and impartiality at all times
• Manage call flow professionally, including respectfully intervening when clarification is needed
• Demonstrate emotional intelligence, especially in high-pressure or emotionally charged interactions
• Apply short term memory retention, active listening, and note taking techniques to manage longer exchanges
• Remain strictly within the interpreter’s role without offering personal opinions or advice
• Participate in ongoing training, coaching, and feedback sessions to maintain and enhance performance
• Utilize basic computer tools (MS Office, internal platforms) to effectively manage calls and log activity

Benefits

• Four weeks of paid training (on-site or remote) covering interpretation techniques, note-taking, memory retention, call management, and emotional control
• Hands-on role-play simulations and coaching led by certified interpreters
• Ongoing development opportunities, including advanced training for complex call types
• A meaningful opportunity to use your language skills to empower others, support critical conversations, and make a lasting impact
• Career advancement opportunities across interpreting, QA, training, and leadership roles
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, company-sponsored life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and flexible spending account options
• Private health insurance and access to a collaborative, supportive team environment
• A proactive and accessible HR department that focuses on the staff’s health and happiness

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED