About the role

Verdacert provides USCIS-certified translations for immigration, legal, university, and medical documents, with deep specialization in MENA-region languages and native-speaker review on every project. As part of expanding language coverage, we're looking for a Legal Tagalog (Filipino) Translator to review, refine, and certify translations of civil and legal documents between Tagalog/Filipino and English, ensuring accuracy that meets USCIS and court filing standards.

What you'll do

Review and edit machine-generated first-draft translations of civil and legal documents (birth certificates, marriage records, court documents, academic transcripts, police clearances, and similar) between Tagalog/Filipino and English
Verify names, dates, numbers, and other critical details are transcribed exactly as they appear in the source document
Apply standard transliteration conventions to proper nouns where needed
Sign the certification statement attesting to translation accuracy and completeness for each completed document
Flag documents with ambiguous phrasing, regional dialect variation, or unclear source content for additional review
Meet turnaround commitments ranging from same-day rush requests to standard 48-hour delivery

What we're looking for

Native or near-native fluency in Tagalog/Filipino and professional fluency in English
Demonstrated experience translating legal, civil, or immigration-related documents
Strong attention to detail, particularly with names, dates, and official terminology
Familiarity with the format and conventions of Philippine civil registry documents, court records, or academic credentials
Ability to work independently against deadlines with minimal supervision
Comfortable reviewing and correcting AI-generated translation drafts rather than translating entirely from scratch

Nice to have

Prior experience as a certified or court-approved translator
Familiarity with USCIS translation certification requirements (8 CFR 103.2(b)(3))
Experience translating for immigration attorneys, adoption agencies, or university admissions offices

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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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