About the role

Verdacert is a US-based certified translation service specializing in MENA-region and other high-need languages for immigration, court, university, and medical use, with a growing set of supported languages that includes Hausa. We're looking for a Legal Hausa Translator to review and certify Hausa-English translations of civil and legal documents, ensuring every filing meets the accuracy standard required by USCIS, courts, and other institutional reviewers.

What you'll do

Translate and/or review Hausa-to-English translations of civil and legal documents such as birth certificates, marriage records, court documents, and affidavits
Verify that translations are complete, accurate, and faithful to the source document, with no omissions, additions, or summarization
Apply correct transliteration conventions to names, dates, and numbers per standard certification requirements
Sign certification statements attesting to translation accuracy and competency
Preserve original document layout and formatting in the finished translation
Meet defined turnaround deadlines, including rush and same-day requests when needed

What we're looking for

Native or near-native fluency in Hausa and English, both written and spoken
Demonstrated experience translating legal, civil, or official documents
Strong understanding of legal and administrative terminology in both languages
Familiarity with certified translation standards and certification statement requirements
Meticulous attention to detail, especially with names, dates, and numeric data
Ability to work within defined turnaround windows and manage multiple documents at once

Nice to have

Prior experience with USCIS-related or immigration document translation
Familiarity with Hausa regional dialects and document conventions from Nigeria, Niger, or other Hausa-speaking regions
Background in legal, paralegal, or court interpretation work
Experience working as part of a remote or freelance translator network

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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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