About the role

Verdacert provides USCIS-certified translations for immigration filings, court proceedings, university applications, and medical documentation, with a strong focus on the MENA region and a growing roster of world languages. We are looking for a Legal Tamil Translator to join our network of native-speaker reviewers who edit, certify, and sign off on translations before they reach clients. This role is central to our promise of accurate, native-reviewed translations delivered on tight deadlines.

What you'll do

Review and edit machine-generated first-draft translations of legal and civil documents from Tamil into English (and, where needed, English into Tamil)
Verify accuracy of names, dates, numbers, and other critical details against the source document
Apply correct transliteration conventions for proper nouns and ensure names match spellings required for immigration filings
Sign certification statements confirming the translation is a true, complete, and accurate rendering of the original
Meet document-specific turnaround windows, including standard, expedited, and rush deliveries
Flag inconsistencies, illegible text, or ambiguous content in source documents to the project team

What we're looking for

Native or near-native fluency in Tamil and strong command of English
Demonstrated experience translating legal, civil, or official documents (birth certificates, marriage records, court documents, academic transcripts, etc.)
Familiarity with certified translation standards and certification statement requirements for official use
Strong attention to detail, especially with names, dates, and numerical data
Ability to work within defined deadlines, including rush and same-day turnarounds
Comfortable working with digital document formats (PDF, scanned images) and preserving original layout in translated output

Nice to have

Prior experience translating documents for USCIS, court, or embassy submissions
Familiarity with Tamil civil registry formats and regional document conventions
Notary or apostille coordination experience

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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