At Lakbyte, we help remote workers, freelancers, entrepreneurs, and families relocate to Spain through immigration pathways such as the Digital Nomad Visa. We handle a high volume of immigration-related documentation requiring official sworn translations accepted by Spanish authorities, including the UGE, Extranjería, police stations, universities, and consulates.
We are looking for a MAEC-accredited Sworn Translator (Traductor/a Jurado/a) to support our growing client base and internal legal operations.
The Role You will be responsible for producing accurate, legally compliant sworn translations primarily for Spanish immigration and administrative procedures. Most of the work involves English ↔ Spanish translations for visa applications, criminal background checks, company documents, contracts, financial documents, civil registry records, and supporting legal documentation.
This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, responsive, comfortable with deadlines, and familiar with the expectations of Spanish immigration authorities.
What You’ll Do
Produce sworn translations officially recognized by the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAEC)
Translate immigration, legal, corporate, financial, and civil documents
Review apostilles, seals, signatures, and formatting before certification
Ensure consistency in terminology across recurring client files
Coordinate with the Lakbyte legal and case management teams regarding urgent submissions
Maintain confidentiality and GDPR compliance at all times
Handle both standard and expedited/urgent translation requests
Deliver digitally signed sworn translations where applicable
Common Documents
Criminal background checks
Birth and marriage certificates
Corporate incorporation documents
Contracts and remote work letters
Tax certificates
Academic diplomas and transcripts
Social Security certificates
Requirements
Active accreditation as a sworn translator/interpreter by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation (MAEC)
Strong proficiency in English and Spanish
Experience with immigration, legal, or corporate documentation
Ability to work under tight turnaround times
Excellent attention to detail and formatting accuracy
Comfortable working remotely and asynchronously
Familiarity with digital signatures and electronic delivery workflows preferred
Why Work With Lakbyte
High and consistent volume of immigration-related work
Long-term collaboration opportunities
International client base
Fully remote setup
Fast-moving legal and operational environment
Opportunity to become part of one of the most recognized Spain DNV-focused legal brands serving Filipinos and other international applicants
Application Please send to careers@lakbyte.com:
MAEC accreditation number
Language pairs handled
Typical turnaround times
Monthly retainer rate