About the role

Verdacert provides USCIS-certified translations for immigration, legal, academic, and medical documents, with native-speaker review on every file. We're hiring a Legal Nuer Translator to join our network of native-speaking reviewers, producing accurate, certified translations of legal and civil documents between Nuer and English for use in immigration filings, court proceedings, and related official processes.

What you'll do

Translate legal and civil documents (birth certificates, marriage records, court filings, asylum and immigration paperwork, and similar materials) between Nuer and English
Review machine-generated first-draft translations for accuracy, completeness, and faithful transliteration of names, dates, and numbers
Sign certification statements attesting to the accuracy and completeness of each translation, in a form that meets USCIS requirements under 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3)
Preserve original document layout and formatting in the translated output
Flag inconsistencies, illegible content, or ambiguous source material to the project lead before certifying a document
Meet stated turnaround windows, including rush and same-day requests when assigned

What we're looking for

Native or near-native fluency in Nuer and professional fluency in English
Demonstrated experience translating legal, civil, or immigration-related documents
Familiarity with the document conventions and civil registry formats used in South Sudan and the broader Nuer-speaking region
Strong attention to detail, particularly with proper nouns, dates, and numerical data
Ability to work independently against firm deadlines
Comfort reviewing and correcting machine-generated translation drafts

Nice to have

Prior experience providing certified translations for USCIS, courts, or other US institutions
Experience with asylum, humanitarian parole, or refugee resettlement case documentation
Familiarity with transliteration standards for names appearing on US immigration forms

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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