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06/27/2008 02:25 PM Quote Reply  

Does the State of California still require a paralegal to be licensed or else face prosecution? What are the current guidelines......
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06/27/2008 02:38 PM Quote Reply  
I don't recall the license requirement so I am going to say no.
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06/27/2008 03:35 PM Quote Reply  
c) A paralegal shall possess at least one of the following:
(1) A certificate of completion of a paralegal program approved by
the American Bar Association.
(2) A certificate of completion of a paralegal program at, or a
degree from, a postsecondary institution that requires the successful
completion of a minimum of 24 semester, or equivalent, units in
law-related courses and that has been accredited by a national or
regional accrediting organization or approved by the Bureau for
Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education.
(3) A baccalaureate degree or an advanced degree in any subject, a
minimum of one year of law-related experience under the supervision
of an attorney who has been an active member of the State Bar of
California for at least the preceding three years or who has
practiced in the federal courts of this state for at least the
preceding three years, and a written declaration from this attorney
stating that the person is qualified to perform paralegal tasks.

(4) A high school diploma or general equivalency diploma, a
minimum of three years of law-related experience under the
supervision of an attorney who has been an active member of the State
Bar of California for at least the preceding three years or who has
practiced in the federal courts of this state for at least the
preceding three years, and a written declaration from this attorney
stating that the person is qualified to perform paralegal tasks. This
experience and training shall be completed no later than December
31, 2003.
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06/27/2008 03:45 PM Quote Reply  
How does that work in comparison to the Business and Professional Code section citied in another thread? One says ABA not required...and this one says it is....
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06/27/2008 05:59 PM Quote Reply  
It's one of four possible requirements. However, paralegals in CA are not licensed....
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06/27/2008 06:02 PM Quote Reply  
There is a position, although I forgot the name of the title, "Document prepare" I'm not sure but you do have sign up with the county and/or state and purchase a bond and you can can fill out documents.
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06/28/2008 02:33 PM Quote Reply  
It's called Legal Document Assistant or Unlawful Detainer Assistant.  Persons who work in this capacity may provide legal assistance directly to members of the public.  They must register and post bond in any county in which they conduct business.

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www.calda.org
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06/30/2008 08:56 AM Quote Reply  
Thanks to all of you! I am writing a paper for school (still a paralegal student) on the regulations in different states, and CA was a bit confusing. I appreciate your help.
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