Networking 8:00-8:30 am
Keynote Speaker: 8:30 am-9:30 pm
Come hear from an industry expert, Melanie Kent, a seasoned Legal Recruiter with Robert Half, as she shares what's happening in today's legal job market and how you can set yourself apart in a competitive industry.
Melanie will discuss:
1. Current hiring trends in the legal field.
2. What employers are looking for in paralegal candidates.
3. How to differentiate yourself through skills, professionalism, and preparation.
She'll also answer the questions asked most often:
1. What should I do once I get the interview?
2. How do I talk about salary if it comes up?
3. What should I not say during an interview?
This is a great opportunity to hear directly from someone who places paralegals and legal professionals every day.
Litigation Workshop: 9:45-10:45 am
This workshop will be taught by Penny Gutierrez, a trial paralegal and litigation instructor with the University of California, Irvine Paralegal Program. This will be a hands-on workshop to introduce new and student paralegals to the foundational principles and practical techniques of drafting Subpoena's for Business Records: From Draft to Production.
Paralegal Panel: 11:00-12:00 pm
Come hear from a panel of technology paralegals working in law firms and legal departments. The panel will discuss how they obtained their current roles and what a day in the life of working in their roles entails
$10.00- OCPA Voting and Associate Members
$20.00 Non-Members
FREE for Student Members of OCPA and Irvine Valley College Students and Alumni
This event is for informative purposes and does not count towards MCLE
