Translator & Project Coordinator
LegalSight is an international legal services and technology company. We are currently hiring for a division of the company which focuses on providing services to law firms across the United States.
We are seeking a bilingual professional to join our Translations Department in a dual-capacity role. The ideal candidate will serve as an in-house Spanish-into-English OR Portuguese-into-English translator, handling daily document translation tasks, while also providing project management support, including covering a Project Manager during periods of absence and independently managing a few translation projects.
This position is well suited to someone who combines strong linguistic precision with organizational skills and a solid understanding of certified translation standards for immigration, legal, and official documentation.
Key Responsibilities:
-Translation (Primary Function)
* Translate Spanish-language OR Portuguese-language documents into English on a daily basis, including birth certificates, marriage certificates, diplomas, academic transcripts, identification documents, legal contracts, and immigration records.
* Maintain accuracy, consistency, and appropriate register across all document types.
* Apply quality assurance procedures, including self-review and adherence to departmental style guides.
* Assist with post-editing machine-translated content (MTPE) when applicable.
-Project Coordination (Secondary Function)
* Act as the primary point of contact for project management duties when a Project Manager is out of office.
* Manage translation projects from intake to delivery, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.
* Coordinate with translators, reviewers, and external vendors; assign tasks and track progress.
* Monitor project timelines, communicate status updates to clients, and flag potential delays proactively.
Requirements:
-Education & Language
* Bachelor's degree in Translation, Linguistics, Spanish OR Portuguese, or a related field (required).
* Near-native or native proficiency in Spanish OR Portuguese (required); native or near-native English proficiency (required).
* Demonstrated ability to produce accurate, fluent certified translations for official use.
-Experience
* Minimum 2 years of professional translation experience, specifically Spanish-to-English OR Portuguese-to-English.
-Skills & Competencies
* Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to translation accuracy.
* Strong organizational and time-management skills; ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
* Clear and professional written and verbal communication in English.
* Ability to work independently and take ownership in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and PDF tools (e.g., Adobe Acrobat).
What We Offer:
* A structured, professional environment within an established certified translation company.
* Exposure to a wide variety of document types, languages, and complex translation challenges.
* A clear dual-track career path combining linguistic expertise and project management.
* Collaborative team culture with experienced PMs and senior translators.