About the role

Verdacert is a US-based certified translation service specializing in MENA-region and other-language civil documents for immigration, court, university, and medical use, with native-speaker review on every document and a signed certification statement meeting USCIS regulatory requirements (8 CFR § 103.2(b)(3)). We're looking for a Legal Amharic Translator to join our reviewer network, translating and certifying Amharic-language civil and legal documents for clients including immigration attorneys, courts, and government agencies.

What you'll do

Translate Amharic-language documents into English, including birth certificates, marriage records, court documents, academic transcripts, and other civil records
Review and edit AI-generated first-draft translations for accuracy, completeness, and faithfulness to the source document
Apply correct transliteration conventions for Amharic proper nouns, names, and dates in accordance with filing requirements
Sign certification statements attesting to translation accuracy and completeness, consistent with USCIS and court standards
Preserve original document layout and formatting in the final certified translation
Meet turnaround commitments ranging from 8-hour rush to 48-hour standard delivery windows

What we're looking for

Native or near-native fluency in Amharic and English
Demonstrated experience translating legal, civil, or immigration-related documents
Familiarity with Ethiopian civil registry documents, court records, and official document conventions
Strong attention to detail, especially with names, dates, and numbers that must be transcribed exactly
Ability to work independently and meet firm deadlines on a rolling or per-document basis
Comfort reviewing and correcting machine-generated draft translations rather than translating from scratch every time

Nice to have

Prior experience providing certified translations for USCIS, US courts, or university admissions
Familiarity with Ethiopian calendar systems and civil-vs-religious document distinctions
Experience with asylum, humanitarian parole, or immigration case documentation

See how we translate Amharic documents

How to apply

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This is an independent-contractor engagement open to applicants in the countries listed on the posting. We cannot engage or pay contractors ordinarily resident in a country subject to comprehensive U.S. sanctions.

Verdacert LLC is an equal-opportunity employer. We consider every application without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need an accommodation to apply, email careers@verdacert.com.

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