Clariselle Ocasio
This profile is available in: English

Translation Services

> Native Language(s):
Spanish.

> Target Language(s):
English (American) and Spanish.

> Source Language(s):
English (American) and Spanish.

> Service Type(s):
Translation Services, Interpretation Services, Proofreading/copywriting, and Other.

> Specialization(s):
Song lyrics/Poetry, Fashion/Clothing, Legal, Medical, and Music.

> Software:
Adobe Acrobat Professional, Adobe Photoshop, Corel WordPerfect , Microsoft Office , WordFast, and Microsoft Works.

> Certifications and Professional Affiliations:
A.T.A.
New York Sate Notary Public

> Relevant Translation Experience:
International Interpreters Inc. - New Rochelle, NY
Spanish Interpreter (October 2002- Present)
*AMONG MAY OTHER INTERPRETING/TRANSLATION AGENCIES IN THE TRI-STATE AREA. (and transcripted translation)

Gonzalez Lopez & Lopez Adames
In house translator/ Paralegal (March 2006-present)
· Translate pleadings and correspondence for federal cases.
· Transcription translations.
· Managed NASD files.

Meiselman & Gordon, LLP- New York, NY
Paralegal (January 2005-March 2006)
· Conduct extensive research for cases. Proof reading and drafted pleadings.
· Assist in every aspect of Case filing in the areas of Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Bankruptcy and Real Estate.
· Frequently visit Supreme Civil Courts of all 5 boroughs.
· Case intakes, managed files, obtained supportive documents.
· Prepare case file for trial.
· Basic administrative duties: Answer telephones, meet with clients, maintain office calendar and files, typing, etc...
· Bookkeeping. Marketing and advertisement.
· In-house interpreter and translator.

Sanders, Sanders, Block and Woycik- Bronx, NY
Paralegal (Mach 2002- September 2002)
· Assisted client in application and appeal process of SSI and SSD.
· Assisted clients in hearings before an ALJ.
· Managed case intakes for PI cases.
· Managed files, met with clients, answered a 10 line telephone system and drafted correspondence.
· Served as INTERPRETER at IMEs.
· Assisted in preparing legal documents (Complaints, Note of Issues, R.J.I...)
· Conducted extensive research for closing statements in Social Security claims (SSI & SSD)

Law offices of Christopher Esposito- New York, NY
Administrative Assistant/Paralegal (July 2001-May 2002)
· Assisted in preparing and filing uncontested/contested divorces.
· Assisted in preparing and filing Bankruptcy petitions for Chapter 7 cases.
· Managed files, met with clients, answered a 10 line telephone system and drafted correspondence.
· Assisted in bill consolidations and requested credit reports.
· Assisted clients in 341 hearings while also serving as an INTERPRETER.

Samuel Hirsh and Associates - New York, NY
Legal Secretary (March 2000- June 2001)
· Personal assistant for single-attorney Personal Injury firm.
· Answer a 12-line phone system, met with clients, wrote correspondence and maintained files.
· Assisted clients at IMEs & meetings while also serving as an INTERPRETER.
· Assisted in preparing legal documents (Complaints, Note of Issues, R.J.I….)
· Assembled files for trial, selected responsive documents from client files for document production.


> Education:
St. John’s University, Jamaica, NY-
Major: English Minor: Political Science


> Additional Skills:
Civic Services:
· Volunteer Spanish Translator for the NYS BAR Association
· Volunteer Spanish Interpreter for Lutheran Social Services


> Location:
New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico (United States)

 
Sample Translations:
Affidavit 
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