Bilingual Legal Translator (English/Spanish)

Abogados de Asilo Político; Ciudad de Mendoza; Remote; ARS 29,724,000 - 35,604,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays and office closures

Comprehensive training program

Mentorship and collaboration

Career advancement opportunities

Home office equipment stipend

Equipment provided after 4 months

Job summary

Political Asylum Lawyers is seeking a skilled translator to support U.S. immigration filings by translating evidence into English and legal declarations into Spanish (and French when possible). You will prepare certified translations and ensure they meet USCIS/EOIR standards.

You will manage translation tasks in Asana, coordinate with paralegals and attorneys, and maintain PAL’s translation standards across cases. A reliable internet connection and ability to work during U.S.

Qualifications

• Native or near native fluency in English and Spanish (C2 level).
• 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.
• Familiarity with AI tools to improve workflow.

Responsibilities

• Translate client evidence into English for USCIS and EOIR filings, including IDs, birth/marriage certificates, police reports, medical records, threats, news articles, and witness letters.
• Prepare certified translations with a certificate of translation that meets USCIS and EOIR requirements.
• Translate client declarations and firm communications from English into Spanish (and French, if possible).
• Follow PAL's translation standards across every case.
• Manage a steady queue of translation tasks in Asana, prioritizing by filing deadlines and flagging risks early.
• Work closely with paralegals, legal assistants, and attorneys.
• Quality-check your own work before delivery, since these documents are filed with the U.S. government.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Translation experience

Attention to detail

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Translation degree or certification

Tools

Asana

Google Workspace

Job description

Political Asylum Lawyers is seeking a skilled translator to support U.S. immigration filings by translating evidence into English and legal declarations into Spanish (and French when possible). You will prepare certified translations and ensure they meet USCIS/EOIR standards.

You will manage translation tasks in Asana, coordinate with paralegals and attorneys, and maintain PAL’s translation standards across cases. A reliable internet connection and ability to work during U.S.