About the role

Verdacert is a US-based certified translation company specializing in MENA-region languages, including Urdu, for immigration, court, university, and medical use. We're looking for a Legal Urdu Translator to join our network of native-speaker reviewers, translating and certifying legal and civil documents for use in USCIS filings, US courts, and other official proceedings.

What you'll do

Translate legal and civil documents from Urdu into English, including court records, affidavits, NADRA cards, family registers, and academic transcripts
Review AI-generated first-draft translations for accuracy, completeness, and faithful transliteration of names, dates, and numbers
Sign certification statements attesting to the accuracy and completeness of each translation
Preserve original document layout and formatting in the certified deliverable
Apply correct transliteration conventions for Urdu proper nouns, including cross-referencing with Punjabi where relevant
Meet turnaround commitments ranging from 14-hour rush to 48-hour standard delivery

What we're looking for

Native or near-native fluency in Urdu and English
Demonstrated experience translating legal, civil, or court documents
Strong working knowledge of Pakistani civil registry documents and terminology (e.g., NADRA cards, family registers, academic transcripts)
Meticulous attention to detail, especially for names, dates, and numerical data
Ability to work within firm deadlines across multiple concurrent documents
Familiarity with certification requirements for official document translations

Nice to have

Prior experience translating for USCIS, immigration attorneys, or US courts
Knowledge of Punjabi for cross-referencing purposes
Background in legal, paralegal, or court interpretation work
Experience reviewing or editing machine-translated content

See how we translate Urdu 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.

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