Veronica Fuentes
Manassas,Virginia
Summary
Legal support professional with 10 plus years of law firm experience and additional experience interpreting in Virginia state courts. Knowledgeable in legal terminology, court procedures, case documentation, and client communication. Brings strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills to support case preparation, document management, legal research, and efficient law office operations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Court Interpreter
Freelance
01.2025 - Current
- Provide on-site and remote Spanish-English interpretation for criminal, civil, traffic, and family court proceedings across the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- Ensure accurate, impartial, and confidential communication between LEP individuals and legal professionals.
- Perform sight translation of legal documents and assist court personnel with real-time interpretation needs.
- Adapt to diverse courtroom environments while maintaining professionalism and cultural sensitivity.
- Freelance Interpreter
Immigration Court Interpreter
SOSi-EOIR Contract
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Delivered consecutive and simultaneous interpretation for immigration court proceedings.
- Supported LEP individuals at court windows with interpretation and document translation services.
- Provided over-the-phone and video remote interpreting services.
- Performed sight translation and quality review of translated documents for accuracy.
Office Manager / Interpreter
Zinicola, Blanch, and Overand PLLC
02.2011 - 04.2022
- Interpreted for Spanish-speaking clients in legal settings including jail visits, consultations, and court preparation.
- Translated police interviews and legal documents from Spanish to English.
- Managed case files, sensitive documentation, and legal deadlines across multiple jurisdictions.
- Inputted client data into Elaw Software and processed daily financial deposits.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
Arizona State University Online
Tempe, AZ10.2026
Skills
Bilingual communication (Spanish-English)
Core skills and attention to detail
Confidentiality and ethics
Written and verbal communication
Organization and time management
Document accuracy and review
Client relations and communication
Legal terminology and procedures
Timeline
Court Interpreter
Freelance
01.2025 - Current
Immigration Court Interpreter
SOSi-EOIR Contract
07.2024 - 12.2024
Office Manager / Interpreter
Zinicola, Blanch, and Overand PLLC
02.2011 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
Arizona State University Online