Bilingual Korean Interpreter

Kelly Services; La Mirada (CA); Remote; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Referral program

Free Skill Enhancement Training

Paid Interpreter Training

Weekly Pay

Benefits package

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a Korean Interpreter to provide live verbal interpretation via video calls, translating between Korean and English. The role supports healthcare, insurance, financial, and other sectors, with emphasis on real-time communication rather than written translation.

The successful candidate will work from a quiet home setup, have a stable internet connection, and be comfortable appearing on camera.

Qualifications

• Fluent in speaking Korean and English.
• High school diploma or GED.
• 18 years or older; legally allowed to work in the US.

Responsibilities

• Handle video calls, interpreting conversations between individuals with limited English language skills and representatives from various industries.

Skills

Korean

English

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job: Korean Interpreter

Save time! Save money! Support your community!

No more commuting. No more paying for gas, parking, or transit.

Have lunch in your kitchen rather than packing or buying expensive meals at work.

Feel good at the end of each shift, knowing you are helping and supporting the community.

Position Overview:

The Language Video-Telephone- Interpreter is responsible for handling calls on demand and renders the meaning of conversations between Korean and English speakers. The interpreter breaks the communication barrier in various industries: Healthcare, Insurance, Financial, General Business, and 911. The interpreter processes information quickly and concisely and recognizes sensitive cultural differences. The interpreter is professional and courteous and uses appropriate, terminology and understands standard industry procedures and practices. The video and audio interpreting sessions may involve simple or complex, technical, or non-technical subjects. However, this position does not involve written translation; translators and other skilled linguists are encouraged to apply. The interpreters translate verbally.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Handle video calls, interpreting conversations between individuals with limited English language skills and representatives from various industries such as Healthcare, Insurance, Financial, Law Enforcement, and others.

Perks

As a Kelly employee, you’ll enjoy:

• Free Skill Enhancement Training
• Paid Interpreter Training ($15.50/hr.)
• Weekly Pay ($17-24/hr.)
• Perks and options for benefits
• A fantastic team that cares about YOUR future!

The successful candidate will possess the qualities below:

• Fluent in speaking Korean as well as English
• High school diploma or GED
• Knowledge of medical terminologies is considered an asset
• Be 18 years of age or older
• Available to work a fixed weekly schedule of a minimum of 20 hours per week
• Legally authorized to work in the US and must reside in the US
• Have a suitable quiet & secure work-at-home environment
• Have a stable and fast internet connection
• Comfortable being on camera as interpreting in video calls will be mandatory in this position

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $17-24 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Referral program

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift
• Night shift

Language:

• Korean (Required)

Location:

• United States

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice (https://www.kellyservices.com/hubfs/myKelly/Resources/Employment_Policies/Recruitment-Artificial-Intelligence-Notice.pdf?hsLang=en).

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.