Legal Lingala Translator
About the role
Verdacert provides USCIS-certified translations for immigration filings, court proceedings, university applications, and medical documentation, with every translation reviewed by a native-speaker linguist before release. We're looking for a Legal Lingala Translator to join our reviewer network and produce certified, accurate translations of legal and civil documents between Lingala and English.
What you'll do
- Translate legal and civil documents (birth certificates, marriage records, court filings, affidavits, and related materials) between Lingala and English
- Review machine-generated first-draft translations for accuracy, completeness, and faithful transliteration of names and proper nouns
- Sign a formal certification statement attesting to the accuracy and completeness of each translation, meeting the standard cited under 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3)
- Preserve original document layout and formatting in the translated output
- Flag ambiguous source content, illegible text, or discrepancies that could affect the accuracy of a certified filing
- Meet delivery deadlines ranging from standard to rush turnaround windows
What we're looking for
- Native or near-native fluency in Lingala and English
- Demonstrated experience translating legal, civil, or official documents
- Strong understanding of legal and bureaucratic terminology in both languages
- Meticulous attention to detail, particularly with names, dates, and numerical data
- Ability to work independently and meet firm deadlines, including rush requests
- Comfort signing a formal certification statement taking personal responsibility for translation accuracy
Nice to have
- Familiarity with Congolese (DRC) or Central African civil document formats and conventions
- Prior experience with USCIS, immigration, or court-related translation work
- Experience with certified translation or notarization workflows
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.