The CCPA was honored to support Post 66 of The American Legion by serving dinner to our amazing veterans this past Monday evening. A heartfelt thank you to all our veterans ❤️💙🤍

Law Office Legal Assistant
Carmel & Naccasha LLP
694 Santa Rosa Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 / hr@carnaclaw.com
$27.00 – $33.00 an hour – Full-time

Job Description
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized individual to join our team. As a Legal Assistant, you will be responsible for working closely with Attorneys to help them efficiently handle their client matters while staying on top of related deadlines. This position is an excellent opportunity to join our team, and our ideal candidate will have strong clerical and communication skills, a fine-tuned attention to detail, and will demonstrate a high level of professional discretion.

Duties:

• Maintain strict confidentiality of organizational and client information;
• Represent the organization with professionalism and integrity at all times;
• Coordinate Attorney calendars and schedule meetings, projects, and follow up;
• Draft correspondence and legal documents for review; produce, edit and redline documents ensuring proper spelling, punctuation, grammar and formatting;
• Matter tracking and scheduling, keeping Attorney on track to meet deadlines;
• Coordinate work with other Attorneys; and
• Support Attorneys in optimizing and recording their billable time.
  Preferred skills and qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline preferred – associate degree or certificate program may be acceptable with proper experience;
• Previous law office experience;
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with particular attention to detail and accuracy (proofreading is essential in this role);
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to plan, multi-task, budget time and meet deadlines;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office software; and
• Previous experience using Practice Master/Tabs3 Billing software is a plus, but is not required.
  **Our Legal Assistants play a key role in our daily operations. This position requires a focused individual who is organized, reliable, responsive to Client and Attorney needs, and who has strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

If you are a motivated, detail-orientated individual with prior experience in a law firm, we encourage you to apply. We look forward to meeting you and hope to collaboratively work with you to contribute to the success of our organization.
We offer our full-time employees a full range of benefits including medical, dental, and vision; 401(k) plan; and sick, holiday, and vacation pay.
Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Job Type: Full-time, non-exempt
Pay: $27.00 – $33.00 per hour
Schedule:

• 8-hour shift (8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.)
• Monday through Friday
  Benefits:
  • 401(k) plan
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• 11 annual paid holidays
• Insurance plans offered (co-sponsored by employer & employee):
  o Health
  o Dental
  o Vision
• Insurance plans paid for by employer:
  o Long Term Disability
  o Life Insurance
• Additional insurance available (paid for by employee)
  o Voluntary Life/AD&D
  o Critical Illness/Accident
  Work Location: San Luis Obispo, California. This position requires an individual who can be in our office in person. This position is not eligible for remote work.
  To apply: Please email your cover letter and resume to hr@carnaclaw.com.

Hello CCPA Members!

We hope this year is off to a good start for you. Since February is just around the corner the board wanted to share an upcoming CLE with you for those that want to get a headstart on your CLE for the new year.

First Legal is hosting a CLE titled, ” Diversity in the Workplace: Embracing Neurodivergence Through Universal Design”. The CLE qualifies for 1.0 hours of elimination of bias credit. Please see the details and registration link below if you are interested in attending this CLE event. This is a free event, all you have to do is click on the link below to register!

Date: February 13, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM (Pacific Time)

TOPICS:
• Enhanced Productivity and Communication: Efficient work habits, tailored communication, and improved client interactions.
• Bias-Reducing Strategies: Diverse thinking, fostering equity, and creating innovative, socially responsible solutions that might otherwise undermine confidence in the legal system.
• Improved Client Satisfaction and Reputation: Strengthened client relationships, enhanced satisfaction, and positioned firms as leaders in the industry.

CA – Elimination of bias Credit

Register for event: https://firstlegal.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SzJLtEqMSh22JvyhExbYNA#/registration

See ya there!

The Family Services Officer from Camp SLO has presented both the CCPA & Post 66 with a certificate recognizing our donation and community efforts over the holiday season. The CCPA is passionate about assisting our local military veterans and active duty service members. Thank you for this wonderful recognition!

Roberts & Spiegel, LLP is looking for a specialized personal injury Paralegal to undertake a variety of administrative and clerical tasks. You will work under the supervision of an attorney and will also provide support in assigned legal cases. The goal is to sustain efficiency of all office procedures and case management so as to guarantee reliability and consistency.

Responsibilities
• Provide administrative support to one or more lawyers
• Effectively communicate with witnesses, clients, colleagues and partners
• Greet visitors and perform initial screening of clients
• Write case briefs and synopses of depositions, contracts and testimony
• Conduct thorough statistical/ documentary research
• Source and verify important case intelligence
• Produce and file various legal documents such as appeals, motions or petitions
• Preserve an updated case record system
• Answer phone calls, take notes/messages and redirect calls when appropriate
• Maintain and update inventories of contact details
• Facilitate the meeting of deadlines by keeping multiple agendas and provide timely reminders

Skills
• Proven experience as a paralegal
• Knowledge of constitution, legal terminology, regulations and court system
• Knowledge of MS Office and ability to work with legal technology (court-filing computer systems, transcription software, dictaphone etc)
• Working knowledge of litigation management software systems is a plus
• Proficiency in English (Spanish is a plus)
• Outstanding time-management and typing skills
• Ability to multitask and being comfortable dealing with a diverse pool of people

Position is in-person, Monday to Friday, 8 hour shift
Full-time: Pay: $35.00 – $45.00/hr

Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Education:
• Paralegal/legal assistant in compliance with B&P Code Section 6450

✏️Please send your resume to nicole@randsinjurylaw.com if interested.

Paralegals and support staff – make sure your attorneys are aware of new CLE compliance deadlines. See the article linked below for further information!

https://nbi-sems.com/blogs/news/beware-california-has-new-cle-compliance-deadlines

Harris Personal Injury Lawyers is looking for a full time paralegal to assist their firm! Please send your resume to melissa@harrispersonalinjury.com or apply on Indeed.com. Further details below.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 – $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
8-hour shift, Monday to Friday
Current Opening: Paralegal position in our San Luis Obispo office located at 1025 Farmhouse Ln., #2F San Luis Obispo, CA 93401.

⚖️Overview:
This position is full-time and in office. We are looking for an applicant who is proactive, a fast-learner, and has a great positive attitude. Salary is commensurate upon experience. Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent professional experience preferred. Bilingual skills are preferred, but not necessary. Health insurance and 401(k) benefits available after probationary period. Recent graduates welcome!

⚖️Required Qualifications:
• Paralegal certification
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a litigation-paralegal
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Experience with preparing all legal documents, organizing discovery and responses to discovery demands
• Solid understanding of civil litigation (state deadlines and rules)
• Depositions – Setting, hiring court reporter/videographer, notices, preparing docs for attending attorney, obtaining transcripts/video – Common responsive pleadings (i.e. Response to Discovery, Response to DME, Response to Depo Ntc with RFPs, Oppo to Mtn, etc.)
• Articulate, organized and a team player with excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills
• Assistance with trial preparation
• Effectively manage the attorney’s calendar
• Setting up a new case for success and updating checklist
• Handle all communication tasks like records request, sending checks out, etc

🔗If you’d like to hear more about the position and our firm, please reply with your resume and cover letter. Also, please check out our website to learn more about our growing firm! https://harrispersonalinjury.com/

CCPA showed support for our local veterans this past Monday by serving dinner at The American Legion Post 66! ❤️💙❤️💙

THANK YOU to all of our veterans and active duty military members.

❤️💙

THANK YOU to all of our amazing attendees, speakers and raffle winners for attending our half day conference! What a wonderful event! 🍁🍂

HUGE thank you to our sustaining members as well – your support is what allows us to continue hosting these wonderful events.

Our Amazing Speakers

(Victor Herrera not pictured)

Raffle Winners!

2024 Board of Directors

San Luis Obispo College of Law Admissions session is here! Explore their various different programs and get started on your legal education journey: https://www.montereylaw.edu/admissions/index.html

✨ San Luis Obispo College of Law Admission Day ✨

Date and Time: 10/22 from 5:30pm – 6:30pm

Location: 4119 Broad St # 200, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

✨ Monterey College of Law Day ✨

Date and Time: 10/23 from 6:00pm – 7:00pm

Location: Online (Registration required)

THANK YOU to San Luis Obispo College of Law for being a sustaining member of the CCPA!