Legal Translator (Russian, English)

Join Our Team: Remote Legal Translator (Russian/English) at a U.S. Immigration Law Firm

We are a U.S.-based immigration law firm looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Legal Translator (Russian/English) to join our team remotely.

If you have excellent command of both Russian and English, strong writing skills, and a passion for accuracy, we’d love to hear from you! You’ll work with legal documents that play an important role in helping individuals and families navigate the U.S. immigration system.

What you’ll be doing:

• Translating legal documents from Russian into English and from English into Russian, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and consistency;
• Translating personal declarations, witness statements, affidavits, and other supporting documents for immigration and asylum cases;
• Translating official documents, including birth certificates, marriage certificates, court decisions, police records, medical records, and other evidence;
• Preparing accurate translations of audio and video transcripts, including interviews, conversations, and recorded statements;
• Proofreading, editing, and reviewing translations to ensure they accurately reflect the original text;
• Maintaining consistent legal terminology, formatting, and style across translated documents;
• Preparing translation certifications and organizing translated documents for submission to U.S. immigration authorities and courts;
• Collaborating with attorneys, paralegals, and other team members to ensure translations are completed accurately and on time;
• Formatting and organizing documents in Microsoft Word and PDF for legal filings.

What we’re looking for:

• Fluent Russian and English (C2), with excellent written communication skills in both languages;
• Proven experience in written translation, preferably involving legal or official documents;
• Familiarity with Russian and U.S. legal terminology (especially in the field of U.S. immigration law);
• Ability to translate complex legal texts accurately;
• Excellent grammar, spelling, punctuation, and writing skills;
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to preserve the original meaning without omissions or unnecessary changes;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and PDF editing tools;
• Strong organizational and time-management skills;
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and handle confidential information responsibly.

It’s a big plus if you have:

• Previous experience translating legal documents for U.S. law firms;
• Experience translating personal declarations, witness affidavits, and documentary evidence;
• A degree in Translation, Linguistics, Law, or a related field;
• Proficiency in Ukrainian;
• Experience with transcription and translation of audio or video recordings.

What we offer:

• Fully remote work — work from anywhere;
• Contract-based cooperation, with full-time or part-time opportunities;
• Flexible working hours;
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience working with a U.S. law firm;
• Supportive and collaborative team environment;
• Meaningful work — your translations will directly contribute to helping people seek protection and build a safer future in the United States.

A few practical notes:

This position involves extensive reading, writing, and document editing, so excellent written English, fast typing, and exceptional attention to detail are essential.

You’ll need a reliable computer, a stable internet connection, and a comfortable workspace.

As part of our selection process, shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a short written translation test to demonstrate their language proficiency, accuracy, and attention to detail.

Interested? Send us your CV in English. We’d be happy to learn more about your experience!