Bengali Interpreter

LanguageLine Solutions

Bengali Interpreter facilitating communication between Bengali and English speakers for multiple industries. Offering remote video-telephony interpreting services with essential cultural competence and accuracy.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $15 - $17 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates fluency in Bengali and English with a strong understanding of cultural dynamics, providing accurate interpretation services while maintaining professionalism and neutrality in sensitive situations. Skilled in following established protocols across various industries, including Medical, Insurance, Finance, and Law.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Fluency In Bengali And EnglishCultural CompetencyExcellent Listening And Note-Taking SkillsAbility To Remain Neutral And ObjectiveUnderstanding Of Industry Terminology

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Hard Skills

Audio And Video InterpretationTyping ProficiencyLanguage AssessmentTranslationTeaching Experience

Soft Skills

Professional DemeanorCultural SensitivityCalmness Under PressureAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

LLS Technology EnhancementsLaptopDesktop ComputerMobile PhoneTablet

Industry Keywords

MedicalInsuranceFinanceLawLimited English-Speaking Person (LEP)

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Respond to interpreting sessions promptly and conduct interpretation in a friendly and professional manner
Participate in online, video and audio training sessions
Deliver audio and video interpretation services and expediently type data on a dedicated device, such as a laptop, desktop computer, mobile phone, or tablet, in order to perform the essential functions of the job
Render correct concepts and meanings according to the conventions of established interpretation protocol, avoiding omissions or additions
Speak clearly in both languages using proper pronunciation, enunciation and polite expressions
Maintain a professional demeanor throughout the video and audio interpreting sessions at all times
Remain calm during video and audio interpreting sessions in the event that one of the primary speakers is incoherent or upset, especially in emergency situations such as 911 calls
Maintain punctuality and availability during scheduled work hours
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
Demonstrate commitment to cultural sensitivity and working in a diverse environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Fluency in Bengali and English and skilled in the associated cultural dynamics
Ability to provide cultural competency and assess regional and accent differences to find ways of communicating with the LEP
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
Must be able to adapt to any LLS technology enhancements that improve service delivery and meet client demands
Must be at least 18 years of age
Legally authorized to work in the United States
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
Candidates who are currently employed by a client of LanguageLine Solutions or an affiliated LanguageLine Solutions business may not be eligible for consideration
Ability to read and write the requested languages – highly preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid Sick Leave in accordance with applicable law
Medical
Dental
Vision
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Accident
Critical Illness & Life
AD&D
Insurance Package
Inpatient Hospital
Short Term Disability
401K Retirement
Employee Referral Program
Advancement opportunities within the organization
Interpreter support
An inclusive and diverse work environment