About the role

Verdacert is a US-based certified translation service specializing in MENA-region civil documents for immigration, court, university, and medical use, with reviewers working across the US and partner-country jurisdictions. We're looking for a Legal German Translator to join our reviewer network, translating and certifying German-language legal and civil documents into English for use in USCIS filings, US courts, and other official proceedings.

What you'll do

Translate legal, civil, and court documents from German into English, including birth and marriage certificates, court judgments, contracts, affidavits, and academic transcripts
Review and edit AI-generated first-draft translations for accuracy, completeness, and legal terminology
Sign and issue certification statements attesting to the accuracy and completeness of each translation, consistent with 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3) requirements
Preserve original document layout and apply correct transliteration conventions for names, dates, and official terms
Meet defined turnaround windows (rush, express, and standard) for assigned documents
Flag ambiguous source content, regional dialect variations, or formatting issues that could affect filing outcomes

What we're looking for

Native or near-native fluency in German and English, with professional-level command of legal and civil document terminology in both languages
Demonstrated experience translating legal, court, or immigration-related documents
Familiarity with certified translation standards and certification statement requirements for US immigration or court filings
Strong attention to detail, especially with names, dates, numbers, and official seals
Ability to work independently against deadlines ranging from same-day to 48-hour turnaround
Comfort working with a digital document workflow and reviewing AI-assisted draft translations

Nice to have

Prior experience as a certified or sworn translator for German civil or court documents
Familiarity with USCIS translation requirements or experience supporting immigration attorneys
Experience with additional European or MENA-region languages

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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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