Bilingual Legal Assistant & Translator (Spanish / French) – US Immigration Law Firm

Job Overview We are an established US-based immigration law firm seeking a detail-oriented, reliable Spanish & French speaking Legal Assistant to join our team long-term. You will play a vital role in client communication, document translation, and supporting key immigration case filings (including asylum and family-based immigration cases). Key Responsibilities --- Document Translation: Translate official client documents (birth certificates, marriage certificates, police clearances, declarations, etc.) from Spanish and French into accurate English. --- Live Interpretation: Provide real-time spoken translation during client intake calls, strategy sessions, and preparation interviews. --- Client Communication & Updates: Act as a key point of contact for clients to convey case updates, fee structures, procedural instructions, and case strategy as directed. --- Case & File Management: Organize client documentation and maintain structured digital case files for asylum, family-based, and other immigration matters. --- General Administrative Support: Provide ongoing operational support to keep cases moving efficiently. Qualifications & Requirements --- Fluency: Native or professional fluency in Spanish, French, and English (both written and spoken). --- Translation Experience: Proven track record translating official personal and legal documents into clear, certified-quality English. --- Immigration Experience: Prior experience in a US immigration law firm (handling asylum or family-based cases is a strong plus). --- Communication: Professional, empathetic demeanor when speaking with clients facing sensitive immigration situations. --- Organization: High attention to detail and strong file management skills. Position Details --- Job Type: Long-term ongoing position. --- Workload: Flexible hours with significant administrative work available for candidates seeking higher weekly hours. --- Location: Remote. To Apply --- Please submit your proposal with: --- Your proposed hourly rate. --- A brief summary of your translation and US legal/immigration administrative experience. --- Confirmation of your language proficiency levels in Spanish, French, and English.