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The Paralegal Post January/February 2019
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January/February 2019 Issue 45 www.kcpaonline.org
KERN COUNTY PARALEGAL ASSOCIATION
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Writing an article about oneself is never fun. What is too much? What is not enough? What
do readers care about? Is it good bathroom reading material? With that in mind, here
goes an article about me--Stephanie Jones. I was born and raised in Bakersfield. Other
than for the period of time I went to U.C.L.A. (on a softball scholarship), I have lived here
all of my life. Currently divorced with two amazing adult children. I have a son who is 25
years old, that will be engaged (or at least I think she will say yes) by the time this article
comes out and a 19 year old daughter who is in college.
When I was in college, I wanted to be a sports journalist. However, the first time a public
female speaker came in she said to the class, “If you plan on being married and having
children, this is not the field for you. You will work lots of nights and weekends.” So, with
that said, I switched careers. “Go be a paralegal” they said, “You will work 8-5” they said .
. . well, they lied!! After college, I landed a permanent location working for the Law Office
of Edward J. Thomas, where I spent almost 30 years. Nevertheless, after working in divorce
law, it took a toll on me, and I switched to working for Center for Neuro Skills where I deal
with a bunch of different areas of law. So far, it was one of the hardest decisions I ever
had to make in my life. I am very blessed for everything I learned, the experience I
gained, the friendships I acquired, and my everlasting relationship with Ed and Sue
Thomas. Now enough about that before I start crying again . . .
Thus far in life, I have enjoyed following my son around as he competed in baseball
throughout high school and college and watching my daughter cheer and show
livestock. In fact, this year at the Kern County Fair, she was fortunate to work hard enough
to exhibit the 2018 Grand Champion Market Hog. For those who do not know what that
means, she was number 1 out of almost 800 pigs. Extremely exciting! But now that my
kiddos are basically all grown, it is my time to do what I love, which is riding horses. In the
past, and now working on doing it again, I have competed around the state (and some
out of the state) in events with my horses using cattle. So,
mom is working on getting back in the saddle again.
Stephanie Jones, CP, ACP
KCPA Board Member Highlight
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Date: January 10, 2019
Time: 12 noon - 1:15 p.m.
Location: Klein DeNatale, Goldner
4550 California Avenue, Conf. Room 304, Bakersfield, CA
Cost: $25 members - $35 attorneys and non-members
RSVP: Official invite with registration option sent thru Constant Contact to
your inbox.
Deadline for cancellation is 5:00 p.m., January 3, 2019.
THIS ACTIVITY IS APPROVED FOR 1 HOUR OF PARTICIPATORY MCLE CREDIT.
KERN County Paralegal Association
P.O. Box 2673, Bakersfield, CA 93303
JANUARY
MCLE MEETING
SCOTT HARPER, ESQ.
to present:
“Mediation Strategies”
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Borton Petrini, LLP, an A-V rated law firm in Bakersfield, California, has an immediate opening for an experienced Family Law Paralegal with the ability to perform delegated substantive legal work. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with the ability to (1) efficiently prioritize multiple assignments in a timely manner, (2) draft family law pleadings and documents, (3) analyze detailed financial documents, and (4) participate in case planning, development and management. Must be familiar with legal calendaring timelines and local and state court rules. Strong writing skills and the ability to effectively communicate with clients and opposing counsel is required. Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat and Essential Forms Judicial Council Forms or Westlaw Form Builder for Judicial Council Forms. Candidate must meet the requirements and be in compliance with California Business Code Section 6450. Competitive salary and
benefit package offered. Contact [email protected]
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MCLE CALENDAR
February 14th
March 14th
LISA HOLDER, ESQ.
“Real Property Law”
HEIDI CORNELL
“Ethical and Efficient
Records Retrieval”
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BOOKS WANTED!
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COMMUNITY GIVING FEBRUARY
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GLEANERS’ SENIOR SACK PROGRAM
Our Community Affairs opportunity for February is a canned/packaged food drive to benefit the Golden Empire Gleaners’ Senior Sack Program. There are currently 24 sites throughout Kern County in the Senior Sack Program. Food is delivered twice each month for distribution to registered seniors. “Sacks” provide at least ten items, including fresh fruits and vegetables, bread, snack items, and staples. This program is to be both food relief and encouragement of social interaction for seniors. Each site is run by volunteers who help unload the Gleaners’ delivery.
Donations for the Senior Sack Program can be made at the February KCPA meeting or, in the alternative, delivered to Nancy Tinnish c/o Patrick E. Jennison, APLC, 4520 California Ave., Ste. 200 through the month of February.
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Jorge Barrientos *Chain Cohn Stiles 1/1
Craig D. Braun, Esq. *Braun Gosling, ALC 1/2
Lisa Holder, Esq. *Lisa Holder, PC 1/6
Doug Fitz Simmons, Esq. *Chain Cohn Stiles 1/9
Cassandra Denna *Ehrlich Pledger Law 1/10
Phillip Greenlee *Swanson O’Dell, APC 1/16
LeAnn Banducci *Young Wooldridge, LLP 1/17
Sarah Stamboolian *Jones & Beardsley, P.C. 1/18
Staci E. Davis *Brumfield & Hagan, LLP 1/28
Isabel Medellin *Belden Blaine Raytis, LLP 1/12
Suzanne Galindo *Kern Community College District 1/?
Kayleen Ungar, CP CAS *Kern County Counsel 2/3
Robin Wollomes, CLA *Klein, DeNatale, Goldner 2/8
Pamela Kightlinger *Young Wooldridge, LLP 2/10
Nancy Tinnish *Patrick E. Jennison, APLC 2/18
Erika G. Diaz *Rain for Rent 2/19
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[email protected] 714.442.8901
~ Specializing In Loans To Trusts and Estates ~
MIKE RIGGS
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Tracy Schlotterback / Account Executive [email protected] / 559.273.5380
First Legal 855.378.9433
https://www.firstlegal.com
File Thru TrialTM
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BAKERSFIELD OFFICE
1430 Truxtun Avenue, Suite 777
Bakersfield, CA 93301
T: 661.832.1611 F: 661.328.0922
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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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COMPEX LEGAL SERVICES, INC.
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KCPA’s 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
Borton Petrini, LLP
5060 California Avenue, Suite 700
Bakersfield, CA 93309 (661) 322-3051
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
Commercial Loan Corporation
(714) 442-8901
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
Scott L Harper Law Offices
5555 California Avenue, Suite 300B
Bakersfield, CA 93309 (661)489-4898
Macro-Pro, Inc.
[email protected] www.macropro.com
(559)-355-2686 or (800) 696-2511
First Legal
(559) 273- 5380 or (855) 378-9433
GKL Corporate/Search Inc.
One Capitol Mall, Suite 660
Sacramento, CA 95814 (800) 446-5455
Keleher’s Certified Shorthand Reporters
Litigation Services, LLC
19237 Flightpath Way, Suite 100
Bakersfield, CA 93308 (661) 393-1856
Klein DeNatale Goldner
4550 California Avenue, 2nd Floor
Bakersfield, CA 93309 (661) 395-1000
Oliver & Associates Real Estate
Bakersfield, CA
One Legal
www.onelegal.com/California
(415) 491-0606
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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2018-2019 KCPA Executive Board
P.O. Box 2673
Bakersfield, CA 93303
www.kcpaonline.org
KCPA is one of twelve
CAPA affiliates.
President
KAREN A. CLEMANS, CBA
(661) 395-1000
Vice President and Webmaster
TROY D. THOMPSON
Secretary
CYNTHIA BIGGS
Programs
CINDY OLIVER
Treasurer
STEPHANIE JONES
Newsletter and Historian
KAYLEEN UNGAR, CP, CAS
Member Services
SISSY RUCKER
(661) 322-3051
Community Affairs
NANCY TINNISH
Public Information
APRIL ERNDT
CAPA Representatives (2)
PAM KIGHTLINGER
and - vacant -
Student Member Representative
- vacant -
