About the role

Verdacert is a certified translation company serving USCIS immigration filings, US courts, universities, and medical providers, with a focus on fast turnaround and native-speaker review. We are looking for a Legal Bulgarian Translator to join our reviewer network, producing certified translations of legal, civil, and personal documents from Bulgarian into English (and, where needed, English into Bulgarian) that meet the standard our certification statements attest to.

What you'll do

Translate legal and civil documents such as birth, marriage, and divorce certificates, court records, academic transcripts, and immigration-related paperwork between Bulgarian and English
Review and edit machine-generated first drafts for accuracy, completeness, and faithful transliteration of names, dates, and numbers
Sign certification statements confirming that translations are true, complete, and accurate to the best of your knowledge
Preserve original document layout and formatting in the delivered translation
Meet posted turnaround windows, including rush and same-day requests when assigned
Flag discrepancies, illegible text, or inconsistencies in source documents to the project lead

What we're looking for

Native or near-native fluency in Bulgarian and professional fluency in English
Demonstrated experience translating legal, civil, or immigration-related documents
Strong knowledge of Bulgarian civil registry, court, and academic document conventions
Ability to work within firm deadlines, including expedited turnaround requests
Comfort with transliteration standards for proper nouns and official terminology
Attention to detail sufficient to sign a formal certification statement on each translation

Nice to have

Prior experience translating for USCIS or other immigration-related filings
Familiarity with certified translation requirements such as 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3)
Experience with notarization or apostille processes

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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