Maria Berral
Macungie,Pa
Summary
Experienced judicial interpreter and legal translator with a strong background in simultaneous and consecutive interpretation. Proven ability to maintain confidentiality while providing high-quality language services in court and immigration environments. Committed to delivering accurate and effective communication across diverse legal contexts.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Freelance Judicial Interpreter
Lehigh County
01.2019 - Current
- Simultaneous and consecutive Interpretations in open court and other departments and agencies for non-English speaking individuals.
- Translations of correspondences such as documents, notices, pamphlets for non-English speaking clients.
- Maintain confidentiality of information acquired during interpretation session as required by professional code of ethics.
Immigration Court Certified Analytical Linguist
SOSI
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
01.2017 - Current
- Company Overview: Department of Justice Philadelphia, York, Newark and New York Immigration Court
- Asylum hearings
- Credible fear interviews.
Freelancer Court Interpreter
Para-Plus Inc.
01.2017 - Current
- On-site Court interpreting in District Courts, Workers Compensation, Social Security adjudication, arbitration, Trial depositions.
- Extensive experience in consecutive and simultaneous interpreting.
Spanish Interpreter
Geneva Worldwide
01.2016 - Current
- Spanish Interpreter for The Labor Department in Pa Unemployment Review Hearings.
Qualified Interpreter
Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts
01.2017 - 01.2025
Spanish-English Paralegal
Jason Jenkins, Attorney
Allentown, PA
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Consecutive and simultaneous interpretations with witnesses.
- Translate legal documents.
- Legal Research.
- Filing Complaints.
Co-Owner & Sales Floor Manager
Carlisle Chrysler Jeep
Carlisle, PA
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Customer Service
- Product Knowledge - certified salesperson through Chrysler Corp.
- Maintaining Sales quotas and increasing gross profits.
Advertising Representative
API, Inc.
Barto, PA
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Business to Business Sales and Customer Service.
Property Law Paralegal
Upland Mortgage
Philadelphia, PA
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Processed all legal claims.
- Responsible for legal notices, foreclosures and Sheriff’s sales.
- Pleadings
- Drafting legal documents.
Instructor of Business Law
Tidewater College, TCC
Virginia Beach, VA
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Train and instruct students to the legalities of the corporation.
Freelance Medical Interpreter
Indigoyen Interpreting Services
- On-site interpretation in Hospital settings, Crisis centers, medical procedures, Physical therapy and medical appointments.
- Sensitivity to cultural issues. And Knowledgeable of the healthcare system.
- Telephonic Interpretations for medical appointments.
Education
Master of Arts - Mental health Counselor, Marriage and Family Track
Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA05-2021
E. Juris Doctor -
Concord Law School At Purdue University Global
01.2017
Bringing the Gap Certification -
Maven Language Solutions
01.2016
Certified Immigration Court Interpreter -
Southern California School of Interpretation
01.2015
Court interpreter skill Development Program -
Widener University School of Law
01.2012
Bachelor of Science - International and Comparative Criminal Justice
Purdue University Global
01.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Legal Assistant
Bryant & Stratton College
Virginia Beach01.1999
Criminal Justice -
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA01.1997
Associate - civil law
Maria Cristina l Escorial Law School
Madrid, Spain01.1995
Skills
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Legal research and analysis
- Courtroom interpreting
- Language translation services
- Confidentiality compliance
- Client interaction skills
- Internet research expertise
- Westlaw navigation
- Simultaneous and consecutive interpreting
- Conference interpreting
Certification
- Proficient in using Westlaw and Lexis to perform research.
- Pennsylvania court interpreter certification program.
- Bringing the Gap.
- Completed Translation program Wordfast.
Volunteer Experience
- Organize and Schedule youth functions with elementary school.
- Charity works for The Make a Wish Foundation.
Training
- Real State Law
- Tort Law
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Investigation
- Criminology & Crime Prevention
- Criminal Law for Criminal Justice
- Criminal Procedure
- Police Operations
- Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Child Development
- Legal Research
Academic Honors And Awards
- GPA – 3.70 Magna Cum Laude and President’s List Honors
- Alpha Phi Sigma
- Member of The Criminal Justice Association since 07/26/12
- National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Freelance Judicial Interpreter
Lehigh County
01.2019 - Current
Immigration Court Certified Analytical Linguist
SOSI
01.2017 - Current
Freelancer Court Interpreter
Para-Plus Inc.
01.2017 - Current
Qualified Interpreter
Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts
01.2017 - 01.2025
Spanish Interpreter
Geneva Worldwide
01.2016 - Current
Spanish-English Paralegal
Jason Jenkins, Attorney
01.2009 - 01.2011
Co-Owner & Sales Floor Manager
Carlisle Chrysler Jeep
01.2006 - 01.2009
Advertising Representative
API, Inc.
01.2005 - 01.2006
Property Law Paralegal
Upland Mortgage
01.2001 - 01.2004
Instructor of Business Law
Tidewater College, TCC
01.2000 - 01.2001
Freelance Medical Interpreter
Indigoyen Interpreting Services
Master of Arts - Mental health Counselor, Marriage and Family Track
Messiah University
E. Juris Doctor -
Concord Law School At Purdue University Global
Bringing the Gap Certification -
Maven Language Solutions
Certified Immigration Court Interpreter -
Southern California School of Interpretation
Court interpreter skill Development Program -
Widener University School of Law
Bachelor of Science - International and Comparative Criminal Justice
Purdue University Global
Associate of Applied Science - Legal Assistant
Bryant & Stratton College
Criminal Justice -
Old Dominion University
Associate - civil law
Maria Cristina l Escorial Law School