About the role

Verdacert is a US-based certified translation service specializing in MENA-region documents for USCIS filings, US courts, universities, and medical providers, with every translation reviewed by a native speaker before release. We're expanding our reviewer network to cover additional languages, including Portuguese, and are looking for a Legal Portuguese Translator to translate and certify civil and legal documents for immigration and court use.

What you'll do

Translate legal and civil documents from Portuguese into English, including birth certificates, marriage records, court documents, academic transcripts, and related filings
Review and edit machine-generated first-draft translations for accuracy, completeness, and faithfulness to the source document
Sign a formal certification statement attesting to the accuracy of each completed translation, in line with 8 CFR § 103.2(b)(3) requirements
Apply correct transliteration conventions for names, dates, and proper nouns per client filing needs (e.g., matching immigration form spellings)
Preserve original document layout and formatting in the final certified deliverable
Meet defined turnaround windows, including standard, rush, and same-day delivery commitments

What we're looking for

Native or near-native fluency in Portuguese and English
Demonstrated experience translating legal, civil, or immigration-related documents
Strong working knowledge of certified translation standards and certification statement requirements for USCIS or similar bodies
Excellent attention to detail, particularly with names, dates, numbers, and official terminology
Ability to work within firm deadlines across multiple documents and formats (PDF, JPG, PNG, HEIC, TIFF)
Comfort working within a digital document review and certification workflow

Nice to have

Familiarity with Brazilian and European Portuguese document conventions and regional variants
Prior experience translating for immigration attorneys, courts, or academic institutions
Background in legal, paralegal, or court interpreting work

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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.

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