Legal K'iche' Translator
About the role
Verdacert provides USCIS-certified translations for languages including Arabic, Farsi, Urdu, Pashto, Dari, Turkish, and dozens of others, with every document reviewed by a native speaker before delivery. We are looking to add K'iche' to our supported languages by bringing on a Legal K'iche' Translator to produce certified translations of legal and civil documents for immigration filings, court proceedings, and related official use.
What you'll do
- Translate legal, civil, and immigration-related documents (birth certificates, marriage records, court filings, affidavits, asylum statements, and similar) between K'iche' and English
- Prepare certified translations that meet the format and language required by USCIS regulation 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3), including a signed certification statement
- Preserve original document layout and formatting in the translated output
- Transliterate proper nouns, names, and places accurately and consistently, following applicant-preferred spellings when provided
- Review and edit machine-generated draft translations for accuracy, completeness, and fidelity to the source document
- Communicate directly with project leads on document questions, ambiguous source text, or rush timelines
What we're looking for
- Native or near-native fluency in K'iche' and professional fluency in English
- Demonstrated experience translating legal, civil, or immigration documents
- Strong understanding of certified translation standards and certification statement requirements
- Meticulous attention to detail with names, dates, numbers, and official terminology
- Ability to work within defined turnaround windows, including rush and same-day requests
- Comfort reviewing and editing draft translations for accuracy rather than translating fully from scratch each time
Nice to have
- Prior experience with USCIS filings, asylum cases, or court-accepted translations
- Familiarity with Guatemalan civil registry documents and regional K'iche' dialects
- Experience working with translation agencies or as a certified/sworn translator
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.