Legal Dinka Translator
About the role
Verdacert provides USCIS-certified translation services, with native-speaker reviewers producing signed certification statements that meet 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3) for immigration, legal, academic, and medical documents. We are looking for a Legal Dinka Translator to join our review pipeline, translating and certifying Dinka-language documents for use in immigration filings, court proceedings, and other official submissions.
What you'll do
- Translate legal, civil, and personal documents between Dinka and English, including birth certificates, court records, affidavits, and immigration filings
- Review machine-generated draft translations for accuracy, completeness, and faithful transliteration of names and terms
- Sign certification statements attesting to the accuracy and completeness of each translation
- Preserve original document layout and formatting in the certified translation
- Flag ambiguous source content, illegible text, or inconsistencies to the project lead
- Meet delivery deadlines ranging from 14 hours to 48 hours depending on order type
What we're looking for
- Native or near-native fluency in Dinka and professional fluency in English
- Demonstrated experience translating legal, civil, or immigration-related documents
- Strong attention to detail, particularly with names, dates, and numerical data
- Familiarity with certified translation standards and certification statement requirements
- Ability to work independently and meet tight, deadline-driven turnaround windows
- Comfortable reviewing documents in PDF, JPG, PNG, HEIC, or TIFF formats
Nice to have
- Prior experience with USCIS filing types such as I-130, I-485, I-589, or N-400
- Familiarity with South Sudanese or East African civil document conventions
- Experience working with translation review platforms or CAT tools
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.