Job descriptionContract
Verdacert is a US-based certified translation service translating civil documents from more than 100 languages for USCIS filings, US courts, universities, and medical providers. As part of our expansion into Bengali (Bangla) language coverage, we're looking for a Legal Bengali Translator to review and certify translations of civil, court, and immigration documents from Bengali into English (and vice versa as needed). This is a reviewer role: you'll work from AI-assisted first drafts and apply the linguistic precision and legal accuracy required for official filings.
What you'll do
- Review and edit machine-generated translations of civil and legal documents (birth certificates, marriage records, court documents, academic transcripts, police clearances, and similar) from Bengali to English
- Verify names, dates, and numeric data are transcribed exactly as they appear in source documents, applying standard transliteration conventions
- Sign certification statements attesting to translation accuracy and completeness in accordance with USCIS requirements (8 CFR § 103.2(b)(3))
- Preserve original document layout and formatting in the certified translation
- Flag documents with ambiguous terminology, regional dialect variation, or unclear source content for additional review
- Meet stated turnaround windows for standard, express, and rush orders
What we're looking for
- Native or near-native fluency in Bengali (Bangla) and professional fluency in English
- Demonstrated experience translating legal, civil, or immigration-related documents
- Strong working knowledge of certified translation standards and certification statement requirements for US immigration and court use
- Meticulous attention to detail, especially with proper nouns, dates, and official terminology
- Ability to work independently against deadlines ranging from same-day to 48-hour turnarounds
- Familiarity with Bangladeshi civil registry documents, academic transcripts, and court record conventions
Nice to have
- Prior experience as a certified or sworn translator
- Experience with Punjabi, Hindi, or other South Asian language pairs
- Background in immigration law, paralegal work, or a related legal field