About the role

Verdacert is a US-based certified translation company specializing in civil and legal documents for immigration, court, university, and medical use, with reviewers working across the US and partner-country jurisdictions. We're looking for a Legal Chinese (Traditional) Translator to join our reviewer network, producing accurate, certification-ready translations of legal and civil documents between Chinese (Traditional) and English.

What you'll do

Translate legal and civil documents - such as court filings, contracts, affidavits, birth and marriage records, and academic transcripts - between Chinese (Traditional) and English
Review and edit machine-generated first drafts for accuracy, completeness, and faithfulness to the source document
Apply correct legal terminology and standard transliteration conventions for names, dates, and official titles
Sign certification statements attesting that translations are true, complete, and accurate to the original
Preserve original document layout and formatting in the certified deliverable
Meet defined turnaround windows (rush, express, and standard) without sacrificing accuracy

What we're looking for

Native or near-native fluency in Traditional Chinese and strong command of professional English
Demonstrated experience translating legal, court, or official civil documents
Familiarity with legal terminology and document conventions used in Taiwan or other Traditional Chinese-using jurisdictions
Meticulous attention to detail, especially with names, dates, and numerical data
Ability to work independently against deadlines and communicate proactively about turnaround
Comfort working with digital document review tools and PDF-based deliverables

Nice to have

Certification or professional credentials in legal translation or interpretation
Experience translating for immigration, court, or academic credentialing purposes
Familiarity with certification standards used in US legal or immigration filings

See how we translate Chinese (Traditional) 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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