About the role

Verdacert is looking for a Legal Twi (Akan) Translator to support certified translations of legal, civil, and immigration-related documents. This role focuses on delivering accurate, culturally faithful translations that meet the standards required by USCIS, courts, and other official bodies. You will work on documents such as birth certificates, marriage records, court filings, and academic transcripts, ensuring every translation is complete, precise, and properly certified.

What you'll do

Translate legal and civil documents between Twi (Akan) and English, preserving meaning, tone, and formatting
Review and edit machine-generated first drafts for accuracy and fidelity to the source document
Apply correct transliteration conventions for names, dates, and places per client filing requirements
Sign certification statements attesting to the accuracy and completeness of each translation
Meet turnaround deadlines ranging from standard to rush delivery windows
Flag inconsistencies, ambiguities, or errors found in source documents

What we're looking for

Native or near-native fluency in Twi (Akan) and English
Demonstrated experience translating legal, civil, or immigration-related documents
Strong understanding of Ghanaian civil document conventions (birth/marriage certificates, court records, academic transcripts)
Meticulous attention to detail, especially with names, dates, and numerical data
Ability to work independently and meet tight, defined deadlines
Familiarity with certification and notarization requirements for official document translation

Nice to have

Prior experience translating for USCIS, court, or immigration filings
Certification or credentials in legal translation
Experience with regional Twi dialects or related Akan language variants

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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