Job descriptionContract
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