About the role

Verdacert is a US-based certified translation service specializing in MENA-region and other foreign-language civil documents for USCIS filings, US courts, universities, and medical providers, with every translation reviewed by a native speaker before release. We are expanding our reviewer network to include Indonesian (Bahasa Indonesia) and are looking for a Legal Indonesian Translator to review, certify, and refine translations of civil, legal, and academic documents.

What you'll do

Translate and/or review Indonesian-to-English translations of legal and civil documents such as birth certificates, marriage records, court documents, academic transcripts, and professional licenses
Edit AI-generated first-draft translations for accuracy, completeness, and faithful transliteration of names, dates, and numbers
Sign the certification statement attesting that each translation is a true, complete, and accurate rendering of the source document
Preserve original document layout and formatting in the certified deliverable
Apply correct transliteration conventions consistent with USCIS filing requirements and the client's supporting documents (e.g., prior immigration forms)
Turn around documents within stated service windows (same-day, rush, express, or standard)

What we're looking for

Native or near-native fluency in Indonesian (Bahasa Indonesia) and professional fluency in English
Demonstrated experience translating legal, civil, or official documents between Indonesian and English
Strong attention to detail with names, dates, numbers, and official terminology
Familiarity with Indonesian civil document conventions (e.g., KTP, akta kelahiran, akta nikah) and their US equivalents
Ability to work independently against turnaround deadlines ranging from hours to a couple of days
Comfort reviewing and editing machine-translated drafts rather than only translating from scratch

Nice to have

Prior experience with USCIS-certified translation standards (e.g., 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3))
Background in legal, paralegal, or court interpreting work
Experience with other regional languages or dialects relevant to Indonesian civil records

See how we translate Indonesian 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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