Legal Thai Translator
About the role
Verdacert provides certified translation services for immigration, legal, and medical documents, with particular depth in MENA-region languages and growing coverage across 34+ additional languages, including Thai. We are looking for a Legal Thai Translator to join our reviewer network, producing and certifying accurate English translations of Thai-language civil, legal, and academic documents for use in USCIS filings, US courts, universities, and medical settings.
What you'll do
- Translate Thai-language documents into English, including birth certificates, marriage records, court documents, police clearances, academic transcripts, and related civil records
- Review and edit AI-generated first-draft translations for accuracy, completeness, and fidelity to the source document
- Apply correct transliteration of Thai names and proper nouns in line with client-specified spellings (e.g., matching immigration form entries)
- Sign and issue certification statements attesting to the accuracy and completeness of each translation, in a form suitable for USCIS and other institutional acceptance
- Preserve original document layout and formatting in the translated output
- Communicate with internal reviewers or project coordinators on document questions, ambiguous source text, or unusual formats
What we're looking for
- Native or near-native fluency in Thai and professional fluency in English
- Demonstrated experience translating legal, civil, or official documents from Thai to English
- Strong understanding of Thai civil registry documents, court records, and academic credentialing conventions
- Familiarity with certified translation standards and certification statement requirements (e.g., for immigration or court use)
- Excellent attention to detail, especially with names, dates, numbers, and official seals
- Ability to work within defined turnaround windows (documents are typically delivered in 14-48 hours)
Nice to have
- Prior experience as a certified or sworn translator
- Familiarity with USCIS translation requirements or US court document standards
- Experience translating for adjacent use cases such as academic admissions, medical records, or patent filings
See how we translate Thai documents
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.
