Translator and Project Coordinator

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.