In-House Translator

Political Asylum Lawyers

. Translate client evidence into English for USCIS and Immigration Court filings, including IDs, birth and marriage certificates, police reports, medical records, threats, news articles, and witness letters .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeRemote • ArgentinaJuniorMid-Level💰 $1,900 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates native or near-native fluency in English and Spanish, with excellent writing and formatting skills for legal and immigration documents. Proficient in managing translation tasks and collaborating with legal professionals while adhering to established translation standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Native Or Near-Native Fluency In English And SpanishProfessional Translation ExperienceExcellent Writing And Grammar SkillsTranslation Degree Or CertificationFamiliarity With Asylum Terminology

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Hard Skills

Translation Of Legal DocumentsCertified TranslationsDocument Quality CheckingTranslation Standards AdherenceTranslation Task Management

Soft Skills

CollaborationPrioritizationAttention To Detail

Tools & Technologies

AsanaGoogle Workspace

Certifications & Qualifications

Traductor PúblicoATA Certification

Industry Keywords

USCISImmigration CourtAsylum TerminologyOfficial Documents

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Translate client evidence into English for USCIS and Immigration Court filings, including IDs, birth and marriage certificates, police reports, medical records, threats, news articles, and witness letters
Prepare certified translations with certificates meeting USCIS and EOIR minimum requirements
Translate client declarations and firm communications from English into Spanish, and French if possible
Follow PAL's translation standards across every case
Manage translation tasks in Asana, prioritize work by filing deadline, and flag risks early
Collaborate with paralegals, legal assistants, and attorneys
Quality-check work before delivery for U.S. government filings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Native or near native fluency in English and Spanish (C2 level), written and spoken
At least 2 years of professional translation experience, ideally including legal, official or immigration documents
Excellent writing, grammar and formatting skills in both languages
Reliable internet connection and availability during U.S. Central Time business hours
Experience translating documents for USCIS or the Immigration Court (preferred, but not required)
Professional proficiency in French (preferred, but not required)
A translation degree or certification, such as Traductor Público, ATA, or a university translation degree (preferred, but not required)
Familiarity with asylum terminology, Asana, and Google Workspace (preferred, but not required)
Resume and cover letter must be submitted in English
Cover letter is required for consideration
Resume and cover letter must be uploaded in PDF format

Benefits

Comp & perks

Week between Christmas and New Year's — office closed, fully paid
Your country's national public holidays off (paid) - your paid national holidays follow your own country's calendar
Comprehensive training program — we invest in bringing you up to speed on our systems and best practices
Mentorship and collaboration — learn from experienced practitioners in your field and contribute your expertise
Career advancement paths — we promote from within and create opportunities
Equipment support — stipend or provided equipment to set up your home office, available after 4 months on the job