Job descriptionContract
Verdacert provides certified translations of civil and legal documents for immigration, court, university, and medical use, with a primary focus on MENA-region languages and a growing roster of additional languages including Russian. We're looking for a Legal Russian Translator to join our reviewer network, translating and certifying Russian-language legal and civil documents into English for use in USCIS filings, US courts, and other official proceedings.
What you'll do
- Translate legal, civil, and court documents from Russian into English, including birth and marriage records, court judgments, powers of attorney, and related filings
- Review and edit machine-generated first-draft translations for accuracy, completeness, and legal terminology
- Sign certification statements attesting that translations are true, complete, and accurate, meeting USCIS requirements under 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3)
- Apply correct transliteration conventions for names, dates, and numbers, consistent with client filing needs
- Preserve original document layout and formatting in the certified translation
- Meet delivery deadlines ranging from same-day rush to standard 48-hour turnaround
What we're looking for
- Native or near-native fluency in Russian and English, with professional-level legal translation experience
- Demonstrated experience translating legal or civil documents (court records, contracts, vital records, or similar)
- Strong working knowledge of Russian legal and civil document conventions and terminology
- Meticulous attention to detail, especially with names, dates, and numerical data
- Ability to work independently against firm turnaround deadlines
- Comfort reviewing AI-generated draft translations and editing them to certification-ready quality
Nice to have
- Prior experience providing certified translations for USCIS, US courts, or academic institutions
- Familiarity with regional Russian dialects or documents from multiple former-Soviet jurisdictions
- Background as a credentialed or court-certified translator/interpreter