About the role

Verdacert provides certified translations of civil and legal documents for use with USCIS, US courts, universities, and medical providers, with a particular specialization in MENA-region languages alongside a broader roster of supported languages including Chinese (Simplified). We're looking for a Legal Chinese (Simplified) Translator to join our reviewer network, translating and certifying documents from Chinese into English (and where needed, English into Chinese) for immigration, court, and related legal use cases.

What you'll do

Translate legal and civil documents such as court filings, contracts, affidavits, birth and marriage records, and academic transcripts from Chinese (Simplified) into English
Review and edit machine-generated first-draft translations for accuracy, completeness, and legal terminology
Apply correct transliteration conventions for proper nouns, names, and official titles
Sign and issue certification statements attesting to the accuracy and completeness of each translation, meeting the standard required for USCIS and court submissions
Preserve original document layout and formatting in the certified output
Meet defined turnaround windows, including rush and same-day requests when assigned

What we're looking for

Native or near-native fluency in Chinese (Simplified) and strong command of legal/formal English
Demonstrated experience translating legal, court, or immigration-related documents
Familiarity with certified translation standards and certification statement requirements
Strong attention to detail, particularly with names, dates, numbers, and official terminology
Ability to work independently against deadlines across a queue of documents
Comfort working within a digital review and delivery workflow

Nice to have

Prior experience translating for USCIS, immigration attorneys, or US courts
Background in legal studies, paralegal work, or professional translation certification
Experience with both Simplified and Traditional Chinese document conventions

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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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