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WHAT'S NEW

The Riverside Superior Court has implemented various changes to take effect on July 1, 2009.  These changes include charging a fee to view and download court documents via the Internet.  Click here for the court's announcement.

Please join us for ICAP's next general meeting/MCLE program on Tuesday, June 23, 2009 in Riverside.  It includes 1 hour of MCLE ethics credit.  Click here for the program flyer.   In addition, ICAP is collecting donations to support our troops overseas.  Go to the Event Calendar for June 23rd for more details.

NALA's 34th Annual Convention will take place in Southern California this year.  Please consider joining other ICAP members in attending this event in San Diego's historic Gaslamp Quarter July 8-11, 2009.  See our events calendar or www.nala.org for further information.

Volunteer Opportunities

Are you interested in becoming a future leader?  Come grow with us at ICAP.  We have several volunteer opportunities available for 2009.  Please review our flyer for current opportunities.  

Inquiries may be sent to the contact e-mail addresses in the flyer.  Have an idea not on the flyer?  Please let us know at volunteer@icaponline.org.

CAPA's 21st Annual Educational Conference

For Immediate Release

(SAN LEANDRO, CA) - The California Alliance of Paralegal Associations (CAPA) announces that their Annual Education Conference will be held aboard the Queen Mary in Long Beach, CA, on June 27, 2009.  CAPA is a statewide alliance of the 14 member paralegal associations throughout California that represent the traditional paralegal working under the supervision of a member of the California State Bar.  

The Conference offers continuing legal education for paralegals and attorneys including ethics education, and the classes are approved by the California State Bar for continuing legal education.  A President’s Reception aboard the Queen Mary will be held on the Friday evening preceding the Conference and everyone is invited to attend.  To attend the Conference or learn more about the Alliance, go to www.caparalegal.org

The Orange County Paralegal Association will host California Alliance of Paralegal Associations' Educational Conference on Saturday, June 27, 2009 at the Queen Mary in Long Beach, California.  This year’s theme is Treasures of Success.  Click here for the brochure.  Early bird registration is still available online through Memorial Day Weekend through CAPA's website at www.caparalegal.org or click here. 

ICAP’S PARALEGAL SUPERSTAR

Congratulations to Donna F. Dupree, CLAS former ICAP President.  Paralegal Gateway has named her as its Paralegal Superstar for the month of January 2009.  Great job, Donna! Click here for a link to the website.

New Employment Opportunities:

Review the latest offerings from local firms anxious to start the new year with quality assistance. There are some great opportunities for qualified individuals. See the Job Board section to review these offerings.  The Job Board was last updated on June 16, 2009.

Attention Employers
List Your Employment Opportunities With ICAP

Do you have a position to list?  Send the job specifications to our employment chair, employment@icaponline.org.  We suggest you provide the following information when submitting a position description:

•         Geographic location

•         Title of position

•         Description of duties

•         Skills required

•         Education required

•         Practice area

•         Part time or full time

•         Salary range

•         Contact information for submission of resumes 

Education - Networking Opportunities

Visit the Event Calendar section for detailed information on ICAP's upcoming MCLE programs and other networking events.

Corporate Sponsorships:

Are you a company interested in supporting the paralegal profession? Interested in becoming a corporate sponsor of ICAP? Preview our description of sponsorship opportunities available each year on our Sponsors page.

Paralegal Legislation:

Are you familiar with the legislation defining the paralegal profession, education and professional requirements? Take a look at AB 1761 as codified in Business & Professions Code Section 6450 et seq.

ICAP Mission Statement:

To promote the paralegal profession in San Bernardino and Riverside Counties through the establishment of a network of professional paralegals to:

♦ Encourage greater utilization of paralegals within our legal communities.

♦ Promote continuing educational opportunities.

♦ Maintain a resource system for practicing and student paralegals.

♦ Build stronger relationships with the local Bar Associations.

♦ Maintain and promote California Alliance of Paralegal Associations' and National Association of Legal Assistants' paralegal standards and Codes of Ethics.