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The Paralegal Post November 2017
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ISSUE 36 A KERN COUNTY PARALEGAL ASSOCIATION PUBLICATION
November 2017
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November
Jessica A. Gonzales
Edward J. Thomas, APC 11/1
Katherynn Dyane Deleon
Kern County College of Law
& Klein, DeNatale, Goldner
11/2
Shontice Yates
Klein, DeNatale, Goldner 11/4
Sarah Fields
Klein, DeNatale, Goldner 11/5
Karen Clemans
Klein, DeNatale, Goldner 11/6
Shelly Howlett
Klein, DeNatale, Goldner 11/12
Laurie J. LeLouis
Klein, DeNatale, Goldner 11/14
Sissy Rucker
Borton Petrini, LLP 11/21
Jennifer Saxton
Cerro Coso Community College 11/25
Nancy Georgeson
County of Kern 11/27
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President’s Message
November is here and the holidays are right around the
corner. At this time of the year I like to reflect on what has occurred
throughout the year and to count my blessings. However, there are many
people in Kern County who are shut-in or are afflicted with an illness that has
affected their ability to count their blessings. For this reason the Kern County
Paralegal Association accepts donations from its members in November so that
we can purchase a Thanksgiving meal for families who are in need. Last year,
between your generous donations and money that we budgeted, KCPA gifted
meals to six families, at a cost of about $100 per family.
I encourage each of you to contact the KCPA Community Affairs
Director, Danielle Rodrigues, at [email protected] to nominate
a family that you believe would benefit from a Thanksgiving meal. We will
attempt to accommodate as many families as are nominated.
On another note, KCPA has changed the location of its regular monthly
meetings from The Petroleum Club to the Klein DeNatale Goldner training
room. This change has been wonderful for our organization, and we are
thankful that KDG has agreed to host the KCPA.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and be blessed.
Karen Clemans
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November MCLE
Kern County Paralegal
Association
P.O. Box 2673
Bakersfield, CA 93303
www.kcpaonline.org
“Cannabis Regulatory Update:
Seeing Through All the Smoke”
presenter:
Tracy Saiki
Date: November 9, 2017
Time: 12 noon—1:15 p.m.
Location: Klein DeNatale, Goldner
4550 California Avenue, Conf. Room 304, Bakersfield, CA 93309
Cost: $25 KCPA Members
$30 for non-members, attorneys, and late reservations
RSVP: by November 3, 2017, to [email protected]
Deadline for cancellation is 5:00 p.m., November 3, 2017.
No-shows and late reservations will be charged.
Checks (payable to KCPA) may be brought to the luncheon or mailed to KCPA.
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KPCA’s September thru December Community Giving Event will be for the benefit of:
Kern County Christmas for Seniors.
KCPA will be collecting CASH for
Kern County Christmas for Seniors.
Please bring your CASH donations
now through our December luncheon
to help Seniors in need.
Christmas For Seniors of Kern County provides low income, home bound, and/or isolated seniors in the Kern COMMUNITY with gifts (living necessities) at Christmas-time. THESE ARE SENIORS that are living on minimum ASSISTANCE AND HAVE no additional pensions or family financial help.
Thanksgiving Dinners - Nominations Requested
The Kern County Paralegal Association accepts donations from its members in
November so that we can purchase Thanksgiving dinners for families who are in
need. Last year, thanks to your generous donations, KCPA gifted dinners to six
families, at a cost of about $100 per family.
Please use the nomination form (found in this newsletter) or contact the KCPA
Community Affairs Director, Danielle Rodrigues, at
[email protected] to nominate a family that you believe would
benefit from a Thanksgiving dinner.
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - Legal Support Clerk
Qualified candidates must have at least 2 years administrative or clerical
experience, strong written (grammar and spelling) communication skills, as well as
the ability to effectively communicate with clients. Some exposure to the legal
field would be preferred. Candidates must also have a familiarity with internet
usage involving light research, error-free typing at 50 wpm, and proficiency in MS
Office. The position requires a resourceful, organized, and detail-oriented person.
A bachelor’s degree is STRONGLY preferred. Advancement opportunities may
include positions in legal secretary/paralegal fields. Excellent benefits
offered. Submit resume to [email protected]
Tomorrow’s Solutions TODAY
COMPEX LEGAL SERVICES, INC.
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Sparkling Sumac Lemonade Recipe
(Tama Matsouka Wong)
Ingredients for the Sumac Syrup: 2 cups water 2 cups sugar 3 tablespoons ground sumac Ingredients for the Soda: 1 cup club soda or seltzer 1/4 cup sumac syrup 1 tablespoon juice from 1 lemon, plus 1 lemon, cut into wedges
Directions for the Sumac Syrup: Combine water and sugar in a small saucepan. Heat over medium
heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is dissolved. All to cool to room temperature. Add sumac,
stir to combine, and allow to infuse for 5 minutes. Strain through a fine mesh strainer. Sumac syrup
can be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Directions for the Soda: For each serving, combine 1 cup club soda, 1/4 cup sumac syrup, and 1
tablespoon lemon juice in a cup. Add ice and stir. Serve immediately with lemon wedges. Enjoy!
Hi! My name is Sissy Rucker, and I am your Member Services Director. This is my second year as a Board Member, and I have really enjoyed it. I have been in the legal profession since 1980. I have worked with three different law firms in town. I am currently employed at Borton Petrini, LLP working as a paralegal in civil litigation and trial preparation, as well as construction defect. I currently have a 3 year old fur baby - a Cocker Spaniel named Winston who keeps me on my toes and very entertained. I try to spend as much time as possible with my family members.
Get to know
your kcpa board
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Date Location Event
November 9th Klein, DeNatale,
Goldner
MCLE Luncheon
Tracy Saiki, speaker
Cannabis Regulatory Update:
Seeing Through All the Smoke
November 10th, 23rd,
and 24th
Kern County
Superior Court CLOSED
December 5th KCBA/KCPA
Holiday Party at the Petroleum Club
January 11th Klein, DeNatale,
Goldner
MCLE Luncheon
Doug Gosling, speaker
-water law topic-
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Best Practices for Writing Effective Legal Email and Memos
Paralegal Resource
When a partner or associate asks for a legal memo or email regarding a legal topic, he
or she is asking for a complete analysis of one or more legal topics. This memo can help form the basis of important decisions, such as whether or not a case should be taken. Additionally, a legal memo can establish the foundation for other legal documents, such as preliminary motions, motions in limine and briefs to the court. These guidelines can help provide the foundation for strong legal writing.
Write for Your Audience
Before writing one sentence on a legal pad or typing one line in a computer, it is important to understand who you are writing for. One partner may want a basic analysis of the legal issues involved with answers right up front while another may prefer a more thorough analysis that builds on the prior section. Knowing what is expected can help an individual to use legal writing techniques that are best suited for the situation.
Identify the Issues
This is a critical preliminary step to creating effective legal writing. You should be aware of the major legal issues that are involved in the case. Narrowing down the scope of your legal memo or email can help you hone your attention to the details that really mater. Counterarguments should also be included in the memo.
Organize the Memo
Memos have standard sections, such as the statement of the case, issue presented and conclusion. Besides the standard sections, include sections for each sub-part of an issue that arises. For example, if one of the issues involves a particular crime or tort, include a sub-section for each element of the crime or tort. This can help clarify each component that is involved in the case and make the memo or email easier to digest.
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http://www.theparalegalresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=14678&page_number=1
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Start Strong, End Strong
Include the answer in every relevant first sentence. This allows a lawyer to get a quick answer to the question that he or she has. It should include a definitive answer to the legal issue at hand and should not include boilerplate language. Likewise, the last sentence should end with a conclusive sentence that is based on the preceding content.
Include the Other Side
While a lawyer may want to hear that he or she is right about a particular issue, it is more important that you give a clear analysis of the issues at hand. Do not try to manipulate the facts so that you are only giving one side to the argument. Include an analysis of the facts that hurt your case, as well as the relevant cases that stand contrary to your position.
Be Concise
Legal memos require you to strike a balance between thoroughly researching the topic at hand while keeping the content as concise as possible. This balance can be achieved by including detailed headings and clear section breaks so that a reader can easily follow your logic and argument as he or she reads the legal memo or email.
Best Practices for Writing Effective Legal Email and Memos
Paralegal Resource
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Attorney Stick by Craig Braun
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THANKSGIVING DINNER
NOMINATION FORM
Nominate a deserving family or individual this year for a prepaid
Thanksgiving dinner from Albertsons compliments of the Kern
County Paralegal Association. Dinners typically include turkey, gravy,
stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans and cranberries. Depending on
donations, the recipient may also receive a gift card to Albertsons for
extras like pumpkin pie. If you have a special elderly neighbor or a
family that has fallen on hard times, please consider nominating
them. Thank you.
Your Name: ________________________________________________
Family Info:
Name(s):_____________________________________________________
Adress:___________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
Phone (for Albertsons form): _____________________________
Additional Details Regarding Nominee:
Please submit this form at the KCPA General Luncheon on November 9,
2017, or you may email it to Danielle Rodrigues, Community Affairs
Director ([email protected], [email protected]
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Serving Bakersfield, CA
Since 1978
5201 California Avenue, Suite 400
Bakersfield, California 93309
Phone: (661) 322-1777 | Fax: (661) 324-3660
E-Mail: [email protected]
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Support our Sustaining Members
AMS Legal Support Services
31 H Street
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 324-8018
Attorney Certified Services
1731 16th Street, Suite H
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 327-8022
Braun Gosling, ALC
1620 Mill Rock Way, Suite 400
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 663-8300
Chain | Cohn | Stiles
1731 Chester Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 323-4000
Compex Legal Services, Inc.
334 W. Shaw Avenue, Suite B
Fresno, CA 93704
(888) 685-4419
Dowling Aaron Incorporated
5080 California Avenue, Suite 200
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 716-3000
Esquire Deposition Solutions
1430 Truxtun Avenue, Suite 777
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 322-2202
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Support our Sustaining Members
First Legal Network
1527 19th Street, Suite 214
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(855) 378-9433
GKL Corporate/Search Inc.
One Capitol Mall, Suite 660
Sacramento, CA 95814
(800) 446-5455
Keleher’s Certified Shorthand Reporters
19237 Flightpath Way, Suite 100
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 393-1856
Klein, DeNatale, Goldner, et al.
4550 California Avenue, 2nd Floor
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 395-1000
Law Offices of George Martin, Inc.
5060 California Avenue, Suite 700
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 371-2202
Edward J. Thomas
Law Offices
5201 California Avenue, Suite 400
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 322-1777
Wood & Randall
900 Truxtun Avenue, Suite 320
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 395-0726
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2017-2018 KCPA Executive Board
P.O. Box 2673
Bakersfield, CA 93303
www.kcpaonline.org
KCPA is one of twelve CAPA
affiliates.
President
KAREN CLEMANS, CBA
(661) 395-1000
Vice President
CINDY OLIVER
Secretary
-vacant-
Programs/Education Director
-vacant-
Treasurer and Webmaster
TROY THOMPSON
Newsletter Editor
KAYLEEN UNGAR, CP, CAS
Member Services
SISSY RUCKER
(661) 322-3051
Community Affairs
Danielle Rodrigues
Public Information Officer
-vacant-
CAPA Primary
ERICA HAUSE
CAPA Secondary
KAREN CLEMANS
Student Representatives
GRECIA HERNANDEZ
JAMIE THOMPSON