News and Job Postings

🔔Notice of Local Rules Update for the County of San Luis Obispo🔔

If you would like to participate in the mentoring portion of this event, please email the Bar Association at nsbcba@gmail.com

SLOLAF is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant to help support our legal team. SLOLAF’s legal team consists of five attorneys (including the legal director) and four legal assistants (including the supervising legal assistant). The Legal Assistants all provide support to the attorneys and also handle client intake over the phone.

To apply:

• No calls please
• Email cover letter (required) and resume, in PDF format, to SLOLAF Human Resources at hr@slolaf.org.

📚Law Office Bookkeeping Assistant position open for Carmel & Naccasha LLP📚

📚 LOCATION: 694 Santa Rosa Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401📚

📚 $26 – $35 an hour – Full-time (or part-time) – In person 📚

📚 Job Description📚
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized individual to join our team as Bookkeeping Assistant. As bookkeeping Assistant, you will be responsible for utilizing our billing database to create and send client invoices, responding to client billing
questions, processing payments and following up on receivables. This position is an excellent opportunity to join our team, and our ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, clerical and communication skills, and demonstrate a high level of professional discretion.

📚Duties📚
– Set up new client matters in the firm’s billing software; – Track and enter costs to be billed to clients; – Generate and send invoices and statements; – Report on client trust account balances; – Receive and process payments; – Follow up with clients to ensure payment of delinquent invoices; – Maintain spreadsheets and generate reports regarding receivables; and – Process reimbursements of unused retainers.

📚Skills📚
– Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively; – Proficient in Microsoft Excel and QuickBooks; – Experience with databases; – Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in file maintenance; – Strong administrative and clerical skills; – Ability to work independently and as part of a team; and – Previous law office experience (and in particular, experience using Tabs3 Billing software) is a plus, but is not required.

‼️To apply: Please email your cover letter and resume to hr@carnaclaw.com

Please take notice that effective September 1, 2025, the cost of e-filing for Santa Barbara County Superior Court will increase from $6.45 to $10.00 per envelope.

Law Firm Legal Assistant needed at Andre, Morris and Buttery!

Law Firm Legal Assistant
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Assigned Attorneys / Firm Administrator
$25.00-$30.00 per hour. Full- time

Position Summary:
Seeking a detail-oriented individual with strong interpersonal skills and professionalism to join our dynamic team as a legal assistant. Duties include, but are not limited to: managing appointments and scheduling for assigned attorneys; contacting clients and maintaining good relations with clients, attorneys and staff; working at the front desk of our San Luis Obispo office location and receiving clients and visitors; observing confidentiality of client matters; editing, organizing and maintaining case files and other documents and attorney records; assisting attorneys in entry of time records; providing additional clerical support and performing duties requested by assigned attorneys according to established policies and procedures.

Hours and Location: 8:00 am PT to 5:00 pm PT. Monday through Friday
711 Tank Farm Road, Suite 115, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401.
**This position is not eligible for remote work**

Please submit your resume, cover letter, and references, to Ann Tamberella, Firm Administrator, at atamberella@amblaw.com using “Legal Assistant” in the subject line of your submission.

Job Type: Full-time, non-exempt
Pay: $26.00 – $33.00 per hour
Schedule:
– 8-hour shift (8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.)
– Monday through Friday

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.

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.

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!