About the role

Verdacert provides certified translations for immigration, legal, and academic documents, with native-speaker review on every file and turnaround times as fast as 14 hours. We are looking for a Legal Kannada Translator to join our reviewer network, producing certified English translations of Kannada-language documents that meet USCIS and other official filing standards.

What you'll do

Translate legal, civil, and academic documents from Kannada into English (and vice versa where needed), including birth certificates, marriage records, court documents, transcripts, and affidavits
Review machine-generated first drafts for accuracy, completeness, and faithful transliteration of names, dates, and numbers
Sign certification statements attesting to the accuracy and completeness of each translation, in line with 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3) requirements
Preserve original document layout and formatting in the final certified PDF
Meet delivery deadlines ranging from standard (48 hours) to rush (as fast as 14 hours)
Flag ambiguous source content, illegible text, or inconsistencies to the project lead before certification

What we're looking for

Native or near-native fluency in Kannada and English, with strong legal and civil-document vocabulary in both languages
Experience translating official documents such as birth/marriage certificates, court records, or academic transcripts
Familiarity with certified translation standards and certification statement requirements for immigration or legal filings
Strong attention to detail, especially with names, dates, numbers, and transliteration conventions
Ability to work within tight, deadline-driven turnaround windows
Comfortable reviewing and editing machine-translated drafts for accuracy

Nice to have

Prior experience with USCIS, court, or embassy filing requirements
Background in legal, paralegal, or certified translation services
Experience with regional Kannada dialects or Karnataka civil registry document conventions

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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