In-House Translator

• 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

• 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

• 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