Job descriptionContract
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