About the role

Verdacert is a US-based certified translation service specializing in MENA-region civil documents for immigration, court, university, and medical use, and also supports a broader set of languages including Vietnamese for its client base. We're looking for a Legal Vietnamese Translator to join our reviewer network, producing certified English translations of Vietnamese-language documents that meet USCIS and US court standards.

What you'll do

Review and edit AI-generated first-draft translations of Vietnamese civil and legal documents into English, ensuring accuracy and completeness
Translate documents such as birth certificates, marriage records, court documents, academic transcripts, and other civil registry materials from Vietnamese to English
Sign certification statements attesting that translations are true, complete, and accurate representations of the original documents
Apply correct transliteration conventions for names, dates, and numbers, including matching spellings to filings such as I-130 where required
Preserve original document layout and formatting in the translated deliverable
Meet turnaround commitments ranging from rush (as fast as 14 hours) to standard (48 hours) delivery windows

What we're looking for

Native or near-native fluency in Vietnamese and excellent command of written English
Demonstrated experience translating legal, civil, or immigration-related documents
Familiarity with certified translation standards and certification statement requirements (e.g., 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3)) is a plus
Strong attention to detail, especially with names, dates, numbers, and official terminology
Ability to work independently and meet defined turnaround deadlines
Comfort reviewing AI-generated draft translations and editing them to a certified standard

Nice to have

Prior experience as a certified or court-approved translator
Experience with Vietnamese civil registry documents, academic transcripts, or court records specifically
Familiarity with USCIS filing requirements or immigration document workflows

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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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