About the role

Verdacert is a US-based certified translation service specializing in MENA-region civil and legal documents for USCIS filings, US courts, universities, and medical providers. We are hiring a Legal Somali Translator to join our reviewer network, translating and certifying Somali-language documents for immigration and legal use cases. Every translation is reviewed by a native speaker before release, and this role is central to that quality bar for Somali-language filings.

What you'll do

Translate legal and civil documents (birth certificates, marriage records, court documents, police clearances, academic transcripts, and similar) between Somali and English
Review and edit AI-generated first-draft translations for accuracy, completeness, and faithfulness to the source document
Apply correct transliteration of names and proper nouns consistent with filing requirements (e.g., matching spellings used in immigration petitions)
Sign certification statements attesting to translation accuracy in accordance with 8 CFR § 103.2(b)(3)
Preserve original document layout and formatting in the certified translation
Flag documents with ambiguous content, regional dialect variation, or unclear source text for additional review

What we're looking for

Native or near-native fluency in Somali and English
Demonstrated experience translating legal, civil, or government documents
Strong attention to detail with names, dates, numbers, and official terminology
Familiarity with Somali civil registry conventions and document types
Ability to work within defined turnaround windows (documents are typically delivered in 14-48 hours)
Comfort working independently in a remote, deadline-driven review queue

Nice to have

Prior experience as a certified or court-approved translator
Familiarity with USCIS translation certification requirements
Experience with regional Somali dialect variation across Somalia, Somaliland, and the diaspora
Background in legal, immigration, or paralegal 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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