About the role

Verdacert is a US-based certified translation service specializing in MENA-region civil and legal documents for immigration, court, university, and medical use, with native-speaker review on every translation. We are expanding our language coverage and are looking for a Legal Haitian Creole Translator to translate and certify legal and civil documents from Haitian Creole into English (and vice versa) for use in immigration filings, US courts, and other official proceedings.

What you'll do

Translate legal and civil documents such as birth certificates, marriage records, court documents, affidavits, and police records between Haitian Creole and English
Review machine-generated draft translations for accuracy, completeness, and faithful transliteration of names, dates, and numbers
Prepare and sign certification statements attesting to the accuracy of each translation, consistent with USCIS regulatory requirements
Preserve original document formatting and layout in the certified translation
Flag documents with ambiguous terminology, regional dialect variation, or unclear source content for clarification
Meet defined turnaround windows for standard, expedited, and rush orders

What we're looking for

Native or near-native fluency in Haitian Creole and professional fluency in English
Demonstrated experience translating legal, civil, or court documents
Strong understanding of legal and civil document terminology and conventions in both Haitian Creole and English
Meticulous attention to detail, especially with names, dates, and numerical data
Ability to work within strict turnaround deadlines
Comfort reviewing and editing AI-assisted draft translations

Nice to have

Prior experience with USCIS-related certified translation work
Familiarity with Haitian civil registry, court, or notarial document formats
Certification or credentials in translation (e.g., ATA certification)

See how we translate Haitian Creole 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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