[Hiring] In-House Translator @Political Asylum Lawyers

Role Description

Translate client evidence into English for USCIS and Immigration Court filings, including but not limited to:

• IDs
• Birth and marriage certificates
• Police reports
• Medical records
• Threats
• News articles
• Witness letters

Prepare certified translations with a certificate of translation that meets USCIS and EOIR minimum requirements.

• Translate client declarations and firm communications from English into Spanish (and French, if possible, is preferred).
• Follow PAL's translation standards across every case.
• Manage a steady queue of translation tasks in Asana, prioritize work by filing deadline, and flag anything at risk early.
• Work closely with paralegals, legal assistants, and attorneys.
• Quality-check your own work before delivery, because these documents are filed with the U.S. government.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented: you catch the date, name, or number that doesn't match, and you never guess.
• Accountable: you own your deadlines and your quality, and you speak up early when something is off.
• Highly organized: you manage competing priorities and know which filing comes first.
• A team player: you communicate clearly and enjoy working with the legal team toward a shared goal.
• Prone to using different tools: At PAL, we use different systems, including AI, to make our work better and more efficient.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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 (for example, Traductor Público, ATA, or a university translation degree) (preferred, but not required).
• Familiarity with asylum terminology and with Asana and Google Workspace (preferred, but not required).

Benefits

• This position offers a monthly gross salary of USD 1,900, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• 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.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit a resume and a cover letter, both of which must be in English. Your application won’t be considered without a cover letter. Your cover letter should explain why you’re uniquely qualified for this particular position, and why you would be a great fit for our law firm. Generic, copy/paste cover letters will be discarded.

Upload your cover letter and resume, in PDF format, through the software program where you’re viewing this announcement. Please do not call or email us about this opening.