About the role

Verdacert provides certified translations of civil and legal documents for immigration, court, university, and medical use, with a primary focus on MENA-region languages and a growing roster of additional languages including Russian. We're looking for a Legal Russian Translator to join our reviewer network, translating and certifying Russian-language legal and civil documents into English for use in USCIS filings, US courts, and other official proceedings.

What you'll do

Translate legal, civil, and court documents from Russian into English, including birth and marriage records, court judgments, powers of attorney, and related filings
Review and edit machine-generated first-draft translations for accuracy, completeness, and legal terminology
Sign certification statements attesting that translations are true, complete, and accurate, meeting USCIS requirements under 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3)
Apply correct transliteration conventions for names, dates, and numbers, consistent with client filing needs
Preserve original document layout and formatting in the certified translation
Meet delivery deadlines ranging from same-day rush to standard 48-hour turnaround

What we're looking for

Native or near-native fluency in Russian and English, with professional-level legal translation experience
Demonstrated experience translating legal or civil documents (court records, contracts, vital records, or similar)
Strong working knowledge of Russian legal and civil document conventions and terminology
Meticulous attention to detail, especially with names, dates, and numerical data
Ability to work independently against firm turnaround deadlines
Comfort reviewing AI-generated draft translations and editing them to certification-ready quality

Nice to have

Prior experience providing certified translations for USCIS, US courts, or academic institutions
Familiarity with regional Russian dialects or documents from multiple former-Soviet jurisdictions
Background as a credentialed or court-certified translator/interpreter

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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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