Korean–English Interpreter

Accurate Communication, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Accurate Communication, Inc. in Los Angeles seeks experienced Korean-English interpreters for in-person assignments on a contract, on-call basis. You’ll receive requests and accept only those that fit your schedule.

Assignments cover LAUSD, medical settings, government agencies, and community spaces. You’ll interpret for individuals with limited English proficiency, provide consecutive interpretation, and maintain confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 3 years of professional interpreting experience.
• Full fluency in Korean and English, spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Interpret for individuals with limited English proficiency across a range of social service settings.
• Provide consecutive interpretation between English and Korean.
• Listen to complete statements in one language and render them accurately in the other, including the response back.
• Adjust between close and meaning-based interpretation as the setting requires.
• Maintain confidentiality, impartiality, and professional conduct at all times.

Skills

Korean language

English language

Consecutive interpretation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

(Contract / On-Call) - Los Angeles, CA

Accurate Communication is looking for experienced Korean-English interpreters in the Los Angeles area for in-person assignments on an as-needed contractor basis. We reach out when a request comes in - you accept only the assignments that fit your schedule.

Where you’ll work

• Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)
• Medical appointments and healthcare facilities
• Government agencies and social services
• Community and educational settings

What you’ll do

• Interpret for individuals with limited English proficiency across a range of social service settings
• Provide consecutive interpretation between English and Korean
• Listen to complete statements in one language and render them accurately in the other, including the response back
• Adjust between close and meaning-based interpretation as the setting requires
• Maintain confidentiality, impartiality, and professional conduct at all times

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum 3 years of professional interpreting experience
• Full fluency in Lithuanian and English, spoken and written
• Strong listening and short-term retention skills
• Reliable transportation and the ability to travel to assignments across the LA area
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Nice to have

• Interpreter certification or formal training
• Prior experience in medical, educational, or legal settings

Job type: Contract, part-time, freelance
Location: In-person, Los Angeles area