Program Updates and Professional News
New Registration Procedure
The Paralegal
Program has its own registration form. Registration forms available in the
Extended Education office for the Paralegal Program are salmon colored. When
registering for Paralegal Program classes, please make sure you use the proper
registration form. If you are using the web to register, please select the Paralegal Program registration
form. If you fax your registration, please be
sure you are faxing the correct form. Adherence to this new policy will ensure
that your registration forms will be processed correctly.
Course Planning Guidelines
The following information is provided to assist students in planning their
schedules for required courses. Please note that these guidelines may
be changed at any time.
- Civil Procedure: Pleadings and Civil Procedure: Discovery
are generally offered in alternate semesters. If Pleadings is offered
in the fall, Discovery will be offered in the spring, Pleadings offered
in the summer, etc.
- Career Planning is generally offered in the fall and
spring semesters. It is recommended that students take this class early
in the program.
- The Internship: Work Experience course is generally
offered every semester.
- Legal Ethics is offered in Fall semester only.
Factors that may influence a course's availability in a particular semester
include enrollment and instructor availability. However, every effort
will be made to adhere to these guidelines. If you have any questions,
please email or call 707/664-2394.
PLEASE!
Check with the Extended Education Office just prior to the first class meeting for every class, as room locations are changing. You can reach the office at 707/664-2394. When you register, be sure to use a daytime phone number where you can be reached-in case a class is cancelled, we would like to be able to reach you quickly to prevent unnecessary traveling
Late Fees Enforced
Paralegal program classes have long been subject to late fees for late
registration. Students are hereby noticed that these fees will be enforced.
Please plan to register by the date shown in the catalog to avoid late
fees. If you have any questions, please call Joni Boucher at 664-2394.
WEPT Test Dates
To find the Written English Proficiency Test (WEPT) testing dates contact
the Writing Center at 664-4401.
Parking for Saturday classes
Those attending classes on Saturdays may park in lots A & D.
PLEASE
NOTE: this is for Saturday classes ONLY!
Lots A & D require a reserved
parking permit at all other times.
LEGAL ASSISTANT needed for two transactional and litigation partners in Napa Valley’s oldest law firm. Qualified applicant must have a minimum of 3 years legal secretarial experience including litigation. The position requires excellent written/oral communications, strong technical, computer and organizational skills, as well as proficiency in Word; knowledge of litigation calendaring a plus. Congeniaßl atmosphere, excellent benefits and competitive North Bay salary. Email resume, cover letter and salary range to eeshelby@coombslaw.com or fax to 707-252-8516.(062408)
Sole practitioner is looking for a paralegal with experience in probate, trust administrations, preparation of estate plan documents (Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney); corporate and LLC formation and dissolution, stock issuance, and buy-sell agreements. Currently the paralegal would be the sole support staff, so this position also includes client interface (especially with elders); creating new files, filing, answering phones, setting appointments, and correspondence. Must be a “people” person. Office located in Ukiah. 30-40 per hours per week, salary commensurate with experience. Non-smoking office environment. Position tentatively set to begin August 1, 2008.
Interested applicants should e.mail their resume to: caren@carencallahan.com. No phone calls, please. (060208)
Brayton Purcell is the largest law firm in the West dedicated to representing injured persons and their families with cases filed in California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, Arizona, Utah and Hawaii. With offices located in California, Oregon and Utah, we are positioned to handle cases throughout the West and Hawaii, and we have an unsurpassed record of fighting for the rights of people with problems. For more information, please visit our website at www.braytonlaw.com.
Our opening is for an EXIGENT PARALEGAL. You will be responsible for managing pretrial cases, conducting new client interviews, obtaining and reviewing client medical records, inputting client data, preparing complaints, interrogatories and doctor declarations. Medical background a plus!
A BA/BS degree and/or Paralegal Certificate are required.
Competitive benefits package includes: full medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401k plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Long Term Disability, Wellness Bonuses, Gym Membership, Educational Reimbursement, Profit Sharing and Basic Life Insurance. If interested please submit your resume with "Paralegal" in the subject line to jobposting@braytonlaw.com or you may fax it to (415)898-3261. (011608)
Employment opportunities are posted as a service to SSU students, graduates and the legal community. SSU makes no warranties or representations concerning any of these positions, including their availability. This information is deemed reliable, but not guaranteed, and should be verified with the contact individual shown on each posting.