In-House Translator

Who We Are

Political Asylum Lawyers is a Houston-based immigration law firm focused on asylum cases. We help immigrants all over the United States secure their futures here through asylum, combining exceptional standards with deep respect for the human reality behind every case. 

Our work changes lives. The standards we maintain, the discipline behind our work, and the way we show up every day can determine whether someone is able to stay safe and build a stable future in the United States. That is why we operate with integrity, urgency, and excellence, and why we expect every team member to take full ownership of their role.

Everything we do is guided by our core values: integrity, excellence, accountability, teamwork and passion.

Working here means:

• High-stakes responsibility: our work is of great consequence for our clients
• Deeply meaningful outcomes: our work changes lives for the better
• Emotionally demanding moments: resilience and maturity are essential
• High standards and constant growth: excellence and continuous improvement are expected
• Mission-driven teamwork: we’re passionate about helping immigrants secure their future in the United States through asylum, and we know that meeting our high standards requires each of us to take ownership, communicate proactively, and support one another

If you want a career where your skills create tangible change in the world, this is it.

Learn more about what it’s like to work with us here:  politicalasylumlawyers.com/careers

What You'll Do

• 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, and 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.

Requirements

Who You Are

We're looking for professionals who combine a strong work ethic with genuine commitment to our mission. The ideal candidate brings:

• 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.

Preferred, but not required

• Experience translating documents for USCIS or the Immigration Court.
• Professional proficiency in French.
• A translation degree or certification (for example, Traductor Público, ATA, or a university translation degree).
• Familiarity with asylum terminology and with Asana and Google Workspace.

Benefits

What We Offer

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.