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Ukrainian-Speaking Interpreter – Remote

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Native or near-native level of Ukrainian
  • Professional fluency in English (C1/C2 level)
  • Valid work authorization in country of residence
  • Dedicated, quiet, and soundproof home office workspace

Responsibilities

  • Provide accurate, objective, and consecutive interpretation over the phone
  • Assist during critical calls across diverse industries
  • Convey tone, intent, and context while remaining objective
  • Maintain confidentiality according to international data protection standards

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Active Listening
  • Client Confidentiality
  • Communication
  • Composure

About the company

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Kats Recruitment

Staffing & Recruiting

Kats Recruitment exists to empower people and companies to grow together through meaningful work. Our mission is simple but powerful: to ensure that when the right person is connected with the right role, growth comes naturally—for the candidate, the employer, and the wider community. We believe in purposeful careers and visionary hiring. That means we look beyond just qualifications to understand each candidate's motivations, aspirations, and values, and we help employers discover not just who can do the job—but who will thrive doing it.

Company details

IndustryStaffing & Recruiting
Company size1-1

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Job description

Ukrainian-Speaking Interpreter – 100% Remote (Work From Home in Portugal)

Are you fluent in Ukrainian with exceptional communication skills and a passion for facilitating clear cross-cultural understanding? We are seeking articulate, detail-oriented professionals to join our remote team as Over-the-Phone Interpreters (OPI).
In this role, you will deliver vital, real-time consecutive interpretation between Ukrainian and English, serving as a critical linguistic bridge for healthcare providers, emergency services, legal organizations, and public sector agencies.

The Role

  • Real-Time Interpretation: Provide accurate, objective, and consecutive interpretation over the phone between Ukrainian and English speakers, ensuring clear understanding for both parties.
  • Sector Support: Assist during critical calls across diverse industries, including emergency medical triage, hospital consultations, legal proceedings, insurance claims, and public service assistance.
  • Cultural Neutrality: Accurately convey tone, intent, and context while remaining completely objective, impartial, and non-judgmental.
  • Strict Confidentiality: Maintain full adherence to international data protection and privacy standards (GDPR, HIPAA) for all confidential communications.

Working Model & Location

  • Location: 100% Remote / Work From Home in Portugal (Operating within flexible or 24/7 rotational shift options).
  • Work Setup: Full-time or flexible shift rosters provided in advance.

What We Offer

  • Salary & Compensation: Competitive base rate accompanied by shift differentials (night, weekend, or holiday allowances where applicable).
  • Paid Onboarding: Specialized remote training covering professional interpretation standards, industry terminology (medical, legal, financial), and call protocol.
  • Equipment & Tech Support: Corporate equipment package or software integration provided to configure your home office setup.
  • Continuous Growth: Access to glossaries, skill-building workshops, and professional development support.

Requirements

  • Language Proficiency: Native or near-native level of Ukrainian, alongside professional fluency in English (C1/C2 level).
  • Legal Authorization: Must hold valid work authorization in your country of residence (EU Passport, Work Permit, or Temporary Protection Status where applicable).
  • Home Office Environment: Dedicated, quiet, and soundproof home office workspace with a stable, high-speed internet connection (direct Ethernet connection required).
  • Core Aptitude: Exceptional active listening, rapid cognitive processing, strong emotional composure during emergency calls, and professional phone etiquette.

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