Legal Polish Translator
About the role
Verdacert is a US-based certified translation service specializing in MENA-region languages for immigration, court, university, and medical use, with reviewers working on documents from their home jurisdictions. We're looking for a Legal Polish Translator to join our reviewer network, translating and certifying Polish-language civil and legal documents into English for use in USCIS filings, US courts, universities, and medical settings.
What you'll do
- Translate Polish-language documents (birth certificates, marriage records, court documents, academic transcripts, and similar civil documents) into accurate, certified English
- Review and edit machine-generated first drafts for accuracy, completeness, and faithful transliteration of names, dates, and numbers
- Apply correct Polish civil and legal document conventions, including registry terminology and official formatting
- Sign certification statements attesting to the accuracy and completeness of each translation
- Preserve original document layout and formatting in the final delivered translation
- Meet defined turnaround windows, including rush and same-day requests when scheduled
What we're looking for
- Native or near-native fluency in Polish and English
- Demonstrated experience translating legal, civil, or official documents
- Strong understanding of Polish civil registry and legal document terminology and conventions
- Meticulous attention to detail, especially with names, dates, and numerical data
- Ability to work independently against deadlines and turnaround commitments
- Comfort reviewing AI-generated draft translations and editing them to a certified standard
Nice to have
- Prior experience with certified translation for USCIS, immigration, or court submissions
- Familiarity with certification requirements such as 8 CFR § 103.2(b)(3)
- Experience translating academic transcripts or professional credentials
- Background working with a translation agency or as a freelance certified translator
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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.
