Job descriptionContract
Verdacert is a US-based certified translation service working in more than 100 languages for immigration, court, university, and medical use, with reviewers working on documents from their home jurisdictions. We're looking for a Legal Polish Translator to join our reviewer network, translating and certifying Polish-language civil and legal documents into English for use in USCIS filings, US courts, universities, and medical settings.
What you'll do
- Translate Polish-language documents (birth certificates, marriage records, court documents, academic transcripts, and similar civil documents) into accurate, certified English
- Review and edit machine-generated first drafts for accuracy, completeness, and faithful transliteration of names, dates, and numbers
- Apply correct Polish civil and legal document conventions, including registry terminology and official formatting
- Sign certification statements attesting to the accuracy and completeness of each translation
- Preserve original document layout and formatting in the final delivered translation
- Meet defined turnaround windows, including rush and same-day requests when scheduled
What we're looking for
- Native or near-native fluency in Polish and English
- Demonstrated experience translating legal, civil, or official documents
- Strong understanding of Polish civil registry and legal document terminology and conventions
- Meticulous attention to detail, especially with names, dates, and numerical data
- Ability to work independently against deadlines and turnaround commitments
- Comfort reviewing AI-generated draft translations and editing them to a certified standard
Nice to have
- Prior experience with certified translation for USCIS, immigration, or court submissions
- Familiarity with certification requirements such as 8 CFR § 103.2(b)(3)
- Experience translating academic transcripts or professional credentials
- Background working with a translation agency or as a freelance certified translator