Remote Interpreters - Work from Home

At LanguageLine, we strive for a world in which language and cultural barriers no longer exist. Use your language skills to dramatically improve the lives of limited-English speakers, as well as the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing. Even better, you can do this while working from your own home.

At LanguageLine, we strive for a world in which language and cultural barriers no longer exist. Use your language skills to dramatically improve the lives of limited-English speakers, as well as the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing. Even better, you can do this while working from your own home.

LanguageLine has been certified as a Great Place to Work, and is regularly listed as one of America's top work-from-home employers.

As an interpreter, you will receive training that is the best in the industry. You'll also be supported by a Senior Language Specialist, as well as our Interpreter and Technology Help Desks.

Work at Home Bilingual Tamil -English Phone Interpreter

Location: Work at Home position in United States

Phone Interpreter

Status: Independent Contractor

This is an independent contractor position and therefore not eligible for employee benefits.

The Tamil Telephone Interpreter is responsible for handling calls on demand, and renders the meaning of conversations between Tamil and English speakers. The interpreter breaks the communication barrier in a wide range of industries that LanguageLine Solutions serves: Healthcare, Government, Insurance, Financial, Utilities, Travel & Hospitality, General Business, Law Enforcement, Court, and 911.

This position does not involve written translation however translators and other skilled linguists are encouraged to apply. This is a remote position. The Interpreter works from his/her home-office. Speak clearly in both languages using proper pronunciation, enunciation and polite expressions.

Follow client instructions, in compliance with protocol to ensure client expectations are met with the Limited English-speaking Person (LEP), avoiding interaction with the LEP without client's permission.

Understand protocol and terminology for various industries including, but not limited to, Medical, Insurance, Finance and Law.

Fluency in Tamil and English and skilled in the associated cultural dynamics.

Excellent listening, retention and note-taking skills to maintain a high level of accuracy during interpretation.

Ability to concentrate, stay detached from the conversation, remain neutral and objective at all times, and remain on calls that involve sensitive subjects such as end of life conversations, pregnancy termination, vaccinations, and matters concerning sexual orientation and/or gender expression.

Education or work experience in language-related fields such as teaching, language assessment, translation or interpretation preferred.

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with LanguageLine Solutions (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status).

High school diploma or equivalent.

Ability to read and write the requested languages - highly preferred.

Dedicated personal device for business purposes.

Desktop / Laptop Computers with any of the following Operating Systems: Windows, MacOS, or ChromeOS.

Tablets (iPadOS or Android) are acceptable.

Smartphones (iOS or Android) are also acceptable.

Restricted brands: Restricted brands: Must be able to operate a keyboard and mouse and remain in a stationary position in front of a computer the majority of the workday.

Must be able to operate company provided software and systems to perform all aspects of the job.

i.e. computer, audio, telephone.

Applications will be accepted for one hundred eighty (180) days from the posting date of May 15, 2026.

LLS is an equal opportunity employer, meaning that employment opportunities are made and offered to individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law or local ordinance. LLS will reasonably accommodate employees and applicants with disabilities if the person is otherwise qualified to safely perform all of the essential functions of the position. Should you require accommodations to complete this application and/or the interview process, please let us know immediately.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information or any other consideration prohibited by law or contract.

Federal Contractor requesting appropriate employment service delivery systems, such as state workforce agencies and local employment delivery systems, to provide priority referrals of protected veterans.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.