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THE EDIGEST ARIZONA PARALEGAL ASSOCIATION

An Affiliate of the National Association of Legal Assistants, Inc. Vol. 7, Issue 8 August 2016

INSIDE: New Document Requirements for Foreign

Corporation Filings in Arizona Why You Should Put Volunteer Work on Your Resume And more...

September 14th Webinar: September 14th Webinar: Felony & Misdemeanor DUI’s Felony & Misdemeanor DUI’s and the Corresponding and the Corresponding Administrative Issues Administrative Issues (Page 27)


August 2016

INSIDE THE EDIGEST

APA Board of Directors 3

Meet The Members 4

APA Board Meeting 4

ALA Symposium 8-9

Tech Tips 12

APA Member Job Bank 21-26

September Learn-at-Lunch Webinar 27-28

Seminar Sponsors 31-25

CLE Webinars & Seminars 39

Special Sections Columns

New Document Requirements for Foreign Corporation Filings in Arizona 5

Good, Old-Fashioned Networking 6-7

Don’t Go West, Old Man 10

Microsoft Acquisition of LinkedIn Could Spell Ethics Issues for Lawyers 11-12

Email Dangers 14-15

Um… You Should Like Check This Out 16

Why You Should Put Volunteer Work on Your Resume 17-18

Knoxville Paralegal Violated the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act 20

Volunteering to Build Your Paralegal Portfolio 29-30

The Brief - July , 2016 36-37

The Brief - August, 2016 38

Upcoming Events:

8/9/2016 APA Board Meeting (p.4)

8/10/2016 ALA Symposium (p.8,9)

9/14/2016 September Learn-at-Lunch (p.27,28)


P.O. Box 26879 Phoenix, AZ 85068

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THE EDIGEST The Digest is the official publication of the Arizona Paralegal Association. It is published monthly on the first of each month and e-mailed to our members. Articles, columns, and editorials appearing in The Digest express the views of the authors and should not be construed as the opinions of the Arizona Paralegal Association or its Board of Directors.

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THE ARIZONA PARALEGAL ASSOCIATION The Arizona Paralegal Association ("APA") was formed in 1977 and is a nonprofit professional corporation for paralegals. The APA became an affiliate association of the National Association of Legal Assistants, Inc. in 1988. The members are paralegals employed by Arizona law firms, freelance paralegals, paralegals employed in corporations or government agencies, students enrolled in paralegal training programs and other persons interested in supporting the APA and paralegal profession. The APA was organized to elevate and maintain high professional standards and ethics of the legal profession; provide and promote continuing legal education to paralegals; maintain open communications and working relationships between APA and its members and representatives of local and state bar associations; and further the interests of paralegals by gathering, receiving, studying and disseminating information concerning paralegals.

ARIZONA PARALEGAL ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President Irene Winterburn, CP [email protected] 602-321-9252

NALA Liaison Holly McGee

[email protected] 602-263-4420

First Vice President Seth U. Nwosu, BA, CP [email protected] 973-932-6031

Past President Narinda Greene, ACP [email protected]

602-235-7174

Second Vice President Marci Seek [email protected] 602-263-4411

Newsletter Chair Teresa Romero, CP


Recording Secretary Laura H. Sexton, EA [email protected] 602-532-9199

Membership Chair Karen Hall Flaaen


Treasurer Lisa Peterson, CP [email protected] 602-271-0183

Public Relations Chair Misty Dornseif

[email protected]


Arizona Paralegal Association Member News!

Please join us in welcoming the following new members Andrea Marshall Christina Planalp Karen Seabert Robin Thomas

APA BOARD MEETING Tuesday, August 9, 2016

5:30 p.m.

Ballard Spahr LLP

1 E. Washington Street, Suite 2300

Phoenix, AZ 85004-2555

GAY BLAKESLEY,

former Publisher Assistant/Graphics Designer of the eDigest

on successfully passing the NALA Certified Paralegal examination!


SB1356 passed into law the Arizona Business Enti-ties Competitive Omnibus Act. Its effective date is August 6, 2016. The bill addresses several statutes within Title 10 that affect the internal governance of corporations. Many of those provisions do not ad-dress filing requirements, so they are not discussed herein. To view the entire bill, click on the bill number.

CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE (all corpora-tions): The period for disclosure of felony convic-tions for fraud in the Certificate of Disclosure re-quired under 10-202 (and 10-3202 for nonprofits) is changed to five years instead of seven. The intent was to bring it more in line with a disclosure period under securities laws.

FOREIGN CORPORATIONS:

10-1503 is modified to reflect current practice with respect to foreign addresses. The foreign corpo-ration is required to provide the address of its principal office in its state of incorporation, or, if none, the corporation must provide the street address of its registered agent in the foreign ju-risdiction.

Par value of shares is no longer required on the ap-plication for authority.

10-1504 -- The bill eliminates the application for new authority, and replaces it with Articles of Amendment to Application for Authority. The bill clarifies that both certified copies from the foreign jurisdiction and articles of amendment will be required if the corporation changes its name, duration, or domicile, or if anything on the original Application was inaccurate when filed. The A.C.C. will offer a form for the Arti-cles of Amendment to Application for Authori-ty.

FALSE FILINGS – the bill creates a right of ac-tion that the corporation or LLC, its creditors, and shareholders or members, may exercise against any person that authorizes or signs a document deliv-ered for filing with the A.C.C. that the person knows contains false or misleading information. The prevailing party may be awarded reasonable attorney fees. The corporation statute is 10-1636, and the LLC statute is 29-858.

For more information: http://www.azcc.gov/Divisions/Corporations/Legislative-changes-update-May-2016.pdf?d=551.

New Document Requirements for

Foreign Corporation Filings in Arizona

Effective August 6, 2016

http://www.azcc.gov/Divisions/Corporations/Legislative-changes-update-May-2016.pdf?=551


GOOD, OLD – FASHIONED

NETWORKING

Some statistics say

it takes ten positive

comments to overcome one

negative comment!

and circumstances that make it easy to be negative, but we need to remember to be posi-tive. People tend to remember negative comments over posi-tive comments. It takes more than three positive comments to overcome a negative one. In fact, some statistics say it takes ten positive comments to over-come one negative comment!

Another one of my favorite ways to network is serving as a board member or committee member.

I like to arrive before the event and review a list of attendees, so I can welcome new mem-bers. I also want to introduce

myself to people I have spoken with on the telephone or through e-mail that I haven’t personally met. I really appreciate being able to put a face to a name. In smaller groups, I like to have everyone in the room introduce themselves. I feel introducing ourselves is helpful to everyone. In larger groups, I try to facilitate introductions between people I know and people that may not have met. If they have a common connection, I mention that in my introduction. I must confess that I am not good with names. It helps me to see the person’s name in writing and then use their name when I am talking with them. Business cards are helpful in remembering a per-son’s name and make it easy to follow up with someone later. You can write something about your conversation with the per-son on the back of the card to help you remember them.

We can use established and mu-tual connections to network, but we can’t rely on another person’s network. If you have a network-ing relationship that isn’t give and take, leave it behind. Don’t let people hold you back from meeting new people. Our time is

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Everyone is talking about LinkedIn®, Facebook®, Twitter®, but what about good, old-fashioned networking? We only get one chance to make that first impression.

Networking is easy when we join an association and are sharing our pro-fession with like-minded people. There are many opportunities, such as attending social events, seminars, and luncheons. In addition to net-working in your association, you can join clubs or groups of people with similar interests at your college, at your children’s school, in your com-munity and at church. The opportu-nities are endless, and you should make networking a regular activity.

One of my favorite ways to network is to ask someone to have lunch with me. I am more comfortable in a small group and enjoy getting to know people one-on-one. When I visit with people, I have eye contact with them, ask questions, and listen to their responses. I try to be helpful and provide them with resources, tips, or possible solutions for any situations or problems they may be

facing. I share my passions and try to make other people feel good about themselves. There are times


not endless, so we need to use it wisely. We need to be profession-al, confident, and not fear rejec-tion. We should not apologize for asking for someone’s help. As a shy person, I have found myself doing this. Apologizing can send a message that I don’t feel my needs are important or that I am not worth someone’s time. It shows a lack of professionalism on my part, and I am continually learning to be more confident and overcome the fear of rejection. In networking we should freely give compliments and learn how to graciously receive them. If we have been hurt in the past, we may wrongly believe that the compli-ment is sarcastic or that the person giving the compliment has an ul-terior motive. We need to trust that the person is sincere, kind, and courteous. A simple thank you and smile are always appro-priate. We need to have and main-tain a professional appearance by wearing appropriate clothing and being well groomed. Cologne should not be overpowering and makeup should be natural looking and conservative. If you don’t know the dress

code, error on the side of being overdressed. I like to be helpful and have a purpose. If you want to be more involved in your associa-tion, you can volunteer to serve on a committee, offer to find speak-ers for meetings, and authors for articles. You can also offer to be the speaker and write the article. When I attend a social event and

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don’t have someone to sit with, I look for another person that appears to be alone and ask that person if I can join them. If I am with friends and see some-one alone, I invite that person to join us. A smile and warm greeting are always appropriate and sometimes forgotten with our busy schedules. If alcoholic beverages are served and every-one else is having one, you can have one in moderation, but it is also okay to decline. Net-working is building and enjoy-ing great relationships. Engage in a conversation with someone and ask them what they like to do for fun. Be positive and en-thusiastic. Be the person that everyone knows and likes. If you have things in common with a person, ask them to go out to lunch and get to know them better.

Networking can lead us to close friends that help

us grow per-sonally and professionally.

Cindy began working as a litigation para-legal in 1994. She graduated from Nettleton College in

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and obtained her CP credential in 2003. She has ACP designations in Trial Practice, Automobile Accidents, and Business Organi-zations: Incorporated Entities. Cindy currently works for sole practitioner John P. Peterson in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She received the Member of the Year Award from the South Dakota Paralegal Association in 2008, served as SDPA President in 2010–2011, graduated with the 2010 NALA LEAP Class, and received the NALA Affiliates Award in 2012.

In networking we should freely give compliments

and learn how to graciously receive them.

Reprinted with permission of NALA, The

Association of Legal Assistants/Paralegals,

and by Cindy E. Schmit, ACP, the article

originally appeared in the January/ Febru-

ary 2015 Facts & Findings. The article is

reprinted here in its entirety. For further

information, contact NALA at www.nala.org

or phone (918) 587-6828.

GOOD, OLD – FASHIONED

NETWORKING

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PEAK YOUR CAREER THROUGH EDUCATION!

August 10, 2016

Attend the Greater Phoenix - Valley of the Sun Association of Legal Administrators 2016 Education Conference & Symposium on August 10, 2016 at:

Hyatt Regency Gainey Ranch 7500 East Doubletree Ranch Road

Scottsdale, AZ 85258

The event will offer:

The opportunity to learn from leaders in the field of finance, human resource, legal industry and opera-tions management. This year we are offering even more options with three different sessions.

A progressive Business Partner lunch. An opportunity to share a course with a handful of business part-ners to discover the resources and services that are available to you through your membership. Prizes will be distributed throughout the luncheon courtesy of our business partners.

Networking with other members and Business Partners at the reception following the afternoon ed-ucational session.

News about the 2017 Annual Conference held in Denver Colorado.

Please be sure to check out our Facebook and Twitter pages for additional upcoming symposium

announcements. We hope that you will join us for a day of education, networking and fun!

REGISTRATION

ALA Member: http://alaphoenix.org/ala-member-registration/

Non-Member: http://alaphoenix.org/non-ala-member-registration/

https://www.facebook.com/Association-of-Legal-Administrators-ALA-103010619736912/

https://twitter.com/alaphx


Symposium Schedule

8:00am Registration opens

8:30 – 10:00am Breakout Sessions

Topic Session Speaker

Finance Performance Measurements: “You Can’t Play The

Game If You Don’t Know The Score” John G. Iezzi, CPA

Human Resources Creativity and Innovations: “The Art of Teambuilding”

Izzy Gesell, M.Ed, CSP

10:00-10:15am Break

10:15-11:45am Breakout Sessions

Topic Session SpeakerOperations

Management Updates on Discovery Jodi Weber

Strategic eDiscovery Specialist

Human Resources “Leadership Speaking for

Legal Management Professionals” Deborah Johnson, MC,

High-Stakes Communication

11:45 – 12:00pm Break

12:00 – 2:00pm Lunch and Business Partner Networking

2:15 - 3:45pm Breakout Sessions

Topic Session Speaker

Human Resources “Hot Topics in Employment Law” Amy Gittler

Shareholder, Jackson Lewis

Legal Industry “Paperless v. Paper” John Gilbert

Senior Vice President of nQueue

4:00-5:00pm Cocktail reception in the Networking Room

Costs Non-Member

Non-Member Per Session (Lunch not included) $25.00 Non-Member Whole Day (Lunch included) $75.00 Non-Member Student Whole Day (Lunch included) $20.00

NALS Member Whole Day (Lunch included) $37.50


Don't

Go West,

Old Man

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Microsoft’s plans to acquire LinkedIn for $26.2 bil-lion was the talk of the tech world late last month. The combination of these behemoths is going to give Microsoft access to all LinkedIn’s data. Microsoft’s CEO has given some examples of the potential syner-gies that will result, like “getting a feed of potential experts from LinkedIn whenever Office notices you’re working on a relevant task.” But legal ethics issues loom, involving our duty of confidentiality under Rule 1.6.

Aim: monetizing your links

With its 433 million members, LinkedIn is the #1 professional networking site for lawyers: 93-99 per-cent of lawyers across firm-size categories have pro-files, according to statistics from the ABA and oth-ers.

The main thing that Microsoft gets out of the LinkedIn deal is data about you. As a writer for Forbes noted, LinkedIn “knows where people work, their skills, ambitions, who they went to school with and what interest groups people share. LinkedIn knows about people better than Microsoft does. Or did.” Now, Microsoft will be able to combine that data with all the many products you use, from your Outlook calendar to Skype to Word.

What’s the money angle? LinkedIn’s CEO described how the combination could give “sponsored content customers the ability to reach Microsoft users any-where across the Microsoft ecosystem.” In other

words, to advertise to you in a totally targeted way as you work with any Microsoft product in its “ecosystem.” Pop-up ads for a treatise when we’re working on a brief in Word? That would be a stupid move, notes legal tech guru Bob Ambro-gi, and hopefully Microsoft won’t go there.

What are the ethics issues?

But this combination does raise some possible ethics issues, centering on your duty of confiden-tiality.

The confidentiality rule says that you “shall not reveal information relating to the representation of a client,” with very limited exceptions. The duty includes not disclosing the identity of your client, which in many instances can be extremely sensitive.

In a good analysis of the issue, ethics educator Stuart Teicher points out that leveraging data in our Outlook calendar can cross that exact line by

revealing our client relationships. Teicher posits that on Outlook, Microsoft “might see a potential client introduction (which lists Pete Smith as pre-sent), a court appearance (which lists Pete Smith as present), and a meeting for settlement purposes (which lists Pete Smith as present). It’s not going


Microsoft acquisition of LinkedIn could spell ethics issues for lawyers By Karen E. Rubin, Thompson Hine LLP

Ethical Issues?


to be too tough for the Microsoft bots to figure out that Pete Smith is your client.”

Or, says Teicher, looking at Outlook might show that you are heading to Chicago. Microsoft might “then cross reference our LinkedIn connections and send a message to one of them that says something like ‘Your connection Bruce Kramer is going to Chicago next week. Why don’t you look him up?'” If the purpose of your trip is to confi-dentially scout out a potential acquisition on be-half of your client, your client doesn’t want data out there from which the seller or it’s a Keep your eyes open.


How to Include an Ampersand in an Excel Header or Footer If you type "Header & Footer" or "Smith & Jones" into and Excel Header or Footer (whether you use the dia-log box or type directly into the space), Excel will appear to delete the ampersand when you return to the main worksheet. Why does Excel do this? The ampersand is a reserved character in the Excel Header and Footer, as in "&[Date])" which is a field code that translates into the current date when the document is printed. Most of the icons on the Header/Footer tab of the Page Setup dialog box insert one or more field codes into the Header or Footer you are creating. To have Excel insert that convivially conjunctive ampersand, simply type two ampersands together without a space. "&&" is reserved to translate into a single "&" in this context. "Smith && Jones" translates into "Smith & Jones" when you return to the main worksheet, and it will print properly on paper too. Thanks to Denise Ash, from a tip in the Savvy e-newsletter, and to Maritta Terrell, of Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend, P.C.

Microsoft acquisition of LinkedIn could spell ethics issues for lawyers

Nothing like this has happened yet — the mega-combo has just been announced, after all — and the ethics issues are only potential ones. But this development bears watching. As Teicher correct-ly points out, that’s the way to fulfill your duty of competence, which includes staying up to date on changes in the law, “including the benefits and risks associated with relevant technology.”

Reprinted with permission of the author, Karin E. Rubin, Thompson Hine LLP. [email protected], www.ThompsonHine.com. Ms. Hine is also the co-editor of Thompson Hine's legal ethics blog, "The Law for Lawyers Today," www.thelawforlawyerstoday.com.

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S ome of you may have read that an attorney handling a domestic violence case for trou-

bled Heisman Trophy quarterback Johnny Man-ziel mistakenly sent an incriminating and embar-rassing text message concerning confidential plea bargain discussions to an Associated Press re-porter, rather than the intended recipient, another attorney on the case. Not surprisingly, this gaffe has led to termination of the lawyer’s services, not to mention public humiliation. See, e.g., http://nypost.com/2016/06/27/johnny-manziels-hapless-lawyer-is-off-the-case/.

M isdirected emails containing privileged and confidential client information are far

too common and can have profound consequenc-es. In 2008, the New York Times ran a front-page story breaking the news that Eli Lilly was in settlement talks with the federal government over alleged marketing improprieties concerning the drug Zyprexa, with a potential settlement of more than $1 billion. Apparently, the inadvertent source concerning these confidential discussions was a lawyer at Pepper Hamilton who, believing he or she was sending a packet of confidential documents to co-counsel Bradford Berenson at Sidley Austin, mistakenly e-mailed the docu-ments to New York Times reporter Alex Beren-son instead. The Pepper lawyer had previously exchanged innocuous emails with the reporter, and consequently the firm’s email system auto-matically filled in the reporter’s name when the first few letters of the last name were typed on the email regarding settlement. See http://on.wsj.com/1aEQb1C.

M isdirected emails result not only from the auto-complete feature of Outlook

email systems, but also from an inadvertent “reply all.” This problem is particularly acute with emails sent from a smart phone, which sometimes is a misnomer. Another common problem is when a “bcc” recipient does a “reply all” response, which can create major embarrassment or worse for the original send-er. Yet another recurring mistake is to for-ward emails containing attachments or lengthy prior email strings without first care-fully reviewing the attachments or prior strings. And problems often ensue whenever an email is sent too hastily, and without exer-cising the same degree of care and caution that is used in preparing legal documents and paper correspondence. In fact, some firms have built in an automatic delay of several minutes before an email is transmitted, so that the sender can cancel an intemperate or mis-directed email before it is sent out.

A n excellent article last year in the New York Legal Ethics Reporter

(http://www.newyorklegalethics.com/ethical-implications-best-practices-for-use-of-email/)


http://nypost.com/2016/06/27/johnny-manziels-hapless-lawyer-is-off-the-case/

http://www.newyorklegalethics.com/ethical-implications-best-practices-for-use-of-email/


set forth a helpful list of best practices for emails, several of which are set forth below:

Before using email, consider whether it is the best method for the particular commu-nication. Never respond to any message without first thinking of the consequences of that communication becoming public.

Be very careful about the use of auto-complete when addressing your emails; al-ways check to make sure the recipient is the person you intended.

Remove excessive “strings” of prior mes-sages from email and include only what is necessary. Make sure that everything con-tained on the email strings you are attach-ing is intended to be shared with all of your recipients.

Never send an email message without knowing exactly what is on every page of an attachment. Consider stripping metada-ta (hidden information embedded within a document or message), or sending a PDF


or facsimile version of the document, to mini-mize the risk of inadvertent disclosure of metadata.

Draft email messages without filling in the “To,” “Cc,” and “Bcc” fields until after your message is drafted, and you are sure it is com-plete.

Before hitting “Reply All,” make sure that you really intend to send your email to every-one shown on the email to which you are re-sponding.

If you are a recipient of a “Bcc” message, do not hit “Reply All” because you may be dis-closing something that the sender intended to keep confidential.

Take a deep breath before sending any email message, particularly when you are an-gry. The "e" in email can often mean "exhibit" or "evidence."

Remember: Nothing is funny when it is used as an exhibit in a lawsuit, or as an example of poor judgment or violation of firm policy.

EMAIL DANGERS!


You can fix your "um" and you probably should.

For a million years, people have been judging each other based on voice. Not just on what we say, but on how we say it.

A Pulitzer-prize winning author was interviewed on a local radio show. The tension of the interview caused an "um" eruption—your words and your approach sell your ideas, and at least on this inter-view, nothing much got sold.

Or consider the recent college grad who uses thirty or forty "likes" a minute. Hard to see through to the "real you" when it's so hard to hear you.

Alas, you can't remove this verbal tic merely by willing it away.

Here's what you can do: Persuade yourself that the person you're talking to will give you the floor, that he won't jump in the moment you hesitate. You actually don't have to keep making sounds in order

to keep your turn as the speaker. The fastest speak-er is not the speaker who is heard best or even most.

Next step: First on your own, eventually practicing with friends, replace the "um" with nothing. With silence.

Talk as slowly as you need to. Every time you want to insert a podium-holding stall-for-time word, say nothing instead. Merely pause.

You can do this into a tape recorder, you can try it in a meeting. It works.

You're not teaching yourself to get rid of "um." You're replacing the um with silence. You're going slow enough that this isn't an issue.

Then you can slowly speed up.

The best part: Our default assumption is that peo-ple who choose their words carefully are quite smart. Like you.

Thank you to Seth Godin for this information. To read the complete article, visit: http://sethgodin.typepad.com/seths_blog/2016/06/um-and-like-and-being-heard.html

"Um" and "Like" and "Um" and "Like" and Being Heard Being Heard

http://sethgodin.typepad.com/seths_blog/2016/06/um-and-like-and-being-heard.html


Someinterestingstatisticswererecentlyre-portedbywww.Fortune.comwithrespecttoaDeloittesurveyregardingvolunteeringandhiring.

Ifyouarelookingforajob,NOTincludingvol-unteerismonyourresumemaybeamissedopportunitysincethesurveyshowed:

82percentofemployersaremorelikelytochooseacandidatewithvolunteerexperi-ence,and

82%ofhiringmanagerssaytheyprefercandidateswithvolunteerexperience.

"…[W]ehave

experiencedtheimportanceof

volunteeringandunderstandthatithelpsbuildskillsetsthatarecriticaltodevelopingwell‐roundedleaders

acrossourorganization."

DougMarshall,Director,CorporateCitizenship,DeloitteServicesLP

Why You SHOULD Put Volunteer Work on Your Resume

85percentofemployersarewillingtoover-lookotherresume lawswhenacandidatein-cludesvolunteerworkonaresume.

Whenitcomestoskills-basedvolunteering,themajorityofemployersbelievedthatitim-provescommunicationskills,strengthensac-countabilityandcommitment,andhelpsindi-vidualsdevelopstrongcharacter,alltraitsthattheemployersidenti iedasleadership"musthaves":

85percentbelievethatskills-basedvolunteer-inghelpsemployeesimprovecommunicationskills

88percentbelievethatskills-basedvolunteer-inghelpsemployeesdevelopstrongcharactertraits

85percentbelievethatskills-basedvolunteer-inghelpsemployeesdemonstrateaccountabil-ityandcommitment.


http://fortune.com/


Looking for volunteer opportunities? Serve your Arizona Paralegal Association

The APA is currently looking for leaders and assistants for the following committees:

Parliamentarian

Professional Development Committee

Annual Legal Seminar Special Committee

Contact Irene Winterburn, CP, [email protected], 602-798-5426.

"Volunteersmaybeunderestimatinghowbusinessesvaluethiskindofexpe-rience,"saysDougMarshall,managingdirec-torofcorporatecitizenshipatDeloitte.Ap-plicantsmaybeleavingitofftheirresumesbecausetheythink"employersdon'tcare,ortheyhaven'tvolunteeredrecently,ortheythinkitwoulddistract"fromtheirprofes-sionalexperience.Otherapplicantsbelievethathighlightingvolunteeractivitieswon't itonaone-pageresume(which"rule"isnowoutdated).

Itisworthnotingthattherearefewerpeopledoingvolunteerworkthaninthepast.Justunder25%ofAmericansvolunteeredin2015,accordingtotheBureauofLaborSta-tisticslastannalreport.Thatisa10-yearLOW.

Forindividuals,volunteerismmayplayanimportantpartintermsofgettingalegupon


thecompetitionwhenapplyingforjobs,aswellasbuildingskillstoadvanceprofessionally.Individ-ualsmaydowelltoconsiderincorporatingvolun-teeringintotheirprofessionaldevelopmentplans,aswellasmakingitknowntopotentialorcurrentemployersthattheyhavevolunteerexperience.

Thankstowww.Fortune.comforreportingontheDeloittestudy.Youcan indFortune'sarticlehere:http://fortune.com/2016/06/28/volunteer-work-resume/.

TheDeloittestudycanbefoundhere:http://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/about-deloitte/articles/citizenship-deloitte-volunteer-impact-research.html

Thereport,"VolunteeringintheUnitedStates–2015,"canbefoundhere:http://www.bls.gov/news.release/volun.htm.

Why You SHOULD Put Volunteer Work on Your Resume


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APA MEMBER JOB BANK

Attention APA Members It is the policy of the Arizona Paralegal Association that Job Bank information only be provided to members of the APA.

Please honor this policy by not giving this information to others but, instead, let them know how they can join!

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LEGAL STUDIES PROGRAM: Katz & Bloom, PLC in downtown Phoenix is seeking a Receptionist / Legal Secretary. For more information and to apply for this position, go to: https://cb.com/29zB6Bc Snell & Wilmer, one of the largest and most prestigious

law firms in the Western United States, is currently looking to fill an Intellectual Property docket clerk position. This position requires previous clerical experience and knowledge of intellectual property is beneficial. For more information and to apply for this position, go to: http://bit.ly/29ye812 Perkins Coie LLP in Phoenix is seeking a Corporate Para-legal. For more information and to apply for this position, go to: http://bit.ly/1ss6Q3N Progressive Insurance is seeking a Legal Assistant – Temporary. Our Legal Assistants handle complex tasks that are critical to the success of our law offices. For more in-formation and to apply for this position, go to: http://bit.ly/29GJhRr Public Consulting Group in Phoenix is seeking a Compli-ance Analyst. This position will work in a deadline-oriented, fast paced environment as part of a growing team consisting of consulting and operations staff; and must be able to draw sound conclusions based on data analysis and communicate findings effectively, both in person and in writing. For more information and to apply for this posi-tion, go to: http://bit.ly/29MIn37 Mid-sized law firm seeks qualified applicants for entry-level Legal Secretary position in Phoenix office. Duties include, but are not limited to: assisting attorneys in draft-


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ing pleadings, correspondence and court filings as well as calendaring and filing. Candidates should be detail-oriented, professional, and reliable as well as able to work independently and multi-task. Offer of employment is con-tingent on passing background check. Send resumes to Samantha Kattau, Office Manager & Legal Secretary: [email protected] The Harding Firm in Gilbert is in search of an experi-enced paralegal. For more information and to apply for this position, go to: http://bit.ly/2a9simd Northcentral University in Scottsdale is seeking a Student Records Analyst – Compliance. This position is primarily responsible for overseeing compliance program activities, periodic risk assessment, quality and business process au-dits, education and awareness, publication management for catalog and other institutional publications owned by the Office of the Registrar, and design, maintenance, and con-tent management of departmental intranet sites. For more information and to apply for this position, go to: http://bit.ly/29O7WkZ CalAtlantic Homes in Scottsdale is seeking a Title Policy Processor. This position is responsible for collecting all recorded documentation, as well as other documents speci-fied by the closing instructions, and ensure the timely prep-aration and distribution of title policies to relevant parties. For more information and to apply for this position, go to: http://bit.ly/29HCoxE U-Haul Risk Management Team in Phoenix is seeking a Risk Management/Operations Specialist who will be capa-ble of managing projects within multiple program areas and will continue to grow in leadership and impact on prof-its. This individual will develop, enhance and improve pro-grams that include prevention, service to our Field, impact on customers and communities, and reduction in risk. For more information and to apply for this position, go to: http://bit.ly/29S0JhW U-Haul International, Inc. in Phoenix is seeking a Risk

Management Program Coordinator. The Coordinator re-sponsibilities involve learning a great amount about Risk Management and U-Haul programs while providing sup-port to a variety of Risk Management areas. In general the Coordinator work includes handling routine operational processes, research projects, special assignments and the business of Incident Reporting. For more information and to apply for this position, go to: http://bit.ly/29x3DHS Robert Half Legal: Our Law Firm client is seeking a part-time Administrative Assistant/Legal Secretary/Paralegal for an Intellectual Property position. For more information and to apply for this position, go to: https://cb.com/29HIptT Robert Half Legal: Our client, a Law Firm in Gilbert, is seeking a Legal Secretary/Paralegal. This can be a Re-mote—Work from Home position, 25 hours/week. For more information and to apply for this position, go to: https://cb.com/29EI3mL Immigration Firm in central Phoenix is in need of a Bi-lingual, English- Spanish, Legal Assistant / Receptionist that is able to handle a large case load and works well un-der pressure. For more information and to apply for this position, go to: http://bit.ly/29E7vpO East valley Family Law Firm is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary. For more information and to apply for this position, go to: http://bit.ly/2a9GPhS Small busy Family Law Firm in Mesa seeks exceptional and experienced Receptionist who works well independent-ly and as a dynamic team player. For more information and to apply for this position, go to: http://bit.ly/29EJLV0 Criminal law defense small firm in Mesa, established over 25 years, is seeking a motivated individual for a part time position as a Legal Assistant. For more information and to apply for this position, go to: http://bit.ly/2a9HJep A Tempe Law Firm is seeking experienced candidates for a Compliance Administrative Assistant, in a fast paced, high volume office. For more information and to apply for this position, go to: http://bit.ly/29N9gpV Rose Law Group in Scottsdale is seeking a litigation para-legal to help our busy litigation practice areas. For more information and to apply for this position, go to: http://bit.ly/29wg9qh



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PetSmart is seeking a Senior Paralegal - Real Estate for their Phoenix home office. For more information and to apply for this position, go to: http://bit.ly/2a6QPbT Microchip Technology Inc. in Chandler is seeking a Liti-gation Paralegal to provide support for our Legal Depart-ment with emphasis on e-discovery and other litigation functions. For more information and to apply for this posi-tion, go to: http://bit.ly/29wqFhc Major, Lindsey & Africa’s Solutions Practice Group in Phoenix is seeking a Legal Assistant II (Contract/Possibly Contract to Hire). For more information and to apply for this position, go to: http://bit.ly/29wsESL Solo Family Law practitioner is seeking a part time legal assistant with at least one year of experience who is famil-iar with the court electronic filing system. For more infor-mation and to apply for this position, go to: http://bit.ly/29VinEH We are seeking a self-motivated individual, with the confi-dence to work independently, for an Arizona law firm in our Scottsdale office (Martindale-Hubbell AV Rated firm). For more information and to apply for this position, go to: http://bit.ly/29Pdqug A growing legal consulting firm is looking for a honest, hardworking, motivated, loyal Assistant that is able to han-dle a high stress, high volume work environment. This is an exciting position where there is ability to grow. If you are tired of working a "job" and are ready for a career then this is for you. For more information and to apply for this po-sition, go to: http://bit.ly/29ukyOC Rafi Law Group is a personal injury law firm located in the West Valley. We are seeking an eager individual who has at least 3 years of experience within the legal field. The ideal candidate will have IT knowledge and marketing skills. For more information and to apply for this position, go to: http://bit.ly/29HPiLH

Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, Office of Administrative Legal Services, is seeking a Hearing Of-ficer II for their Phoenix office. This position will remain open until filled. This position will research, review, and resolve claim disputes and render written informal resolu-tions on various appeal matters. Salary: $39,000.00-$53,000.00 annually. For more information and to apply for this position, go to: http://bit.ly/29zIQEa The Arizona Department of Gaming is seeking an Inves-tigation III for their Phoenix location. Close Date:08/06/2016. This position is responsible for initiating complex background/regulatory investigations of vendors and key personnel applying for state certification. Salary: $42,000.00-$47,000.00 annually. For more information and to apply for this position, go to: http://bit.ly/29trvLu Midwestern University in Glendale is seeking an Execu-tive Assistant/Legal. This position is responsible for providing executive-level legal administrative assistance to the General Counsel and staff attorneys in support of the goals and mission of Midwestern University. This position involves providing general, transactional and litigation as-sistance on multiple, diverse matters while working effi-ciently under pressure. For more information and to apply for this position, go to: http://bit.ly/29DEBt5 The Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, Office of Inspector General, is seeking a Special Investiga-tor to conduct in-depth investigations that include field in-vestigations, surveillance, interviewing and interrogating subjects or witnesses in their home or agency’s office. Sal-ary: $45,000.00-$50,000.00 annually. For more infor-mation and to apply for this position, go to: http://bit.ly/2a33dJN Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System is seek-ing an Operations Compliance Officer for their Phoenix office. Salary: $55,256.00-$73,500.00 annually. The posi-tion is responsible, along with a team of individuals in the Operations Unit, for having a comprehensive understand-ing of federal and state regulations guiding the provision of managed care and for ensuring that all AHCCCS managed care organizations/contractors adhere to all applicable regu-lations as well as all requirements outlined in contract and in AHCCCS policy. For more information and to apply for this position, go to: http://bit.ly/29yQsFV MUFG in Tempe is seeking an Anti-Money Laundering Investigator I. This position researches and evaluates AML risks for alerts and cases involving transactions sourced to the automated AML detection and alerting system; and en-





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sures alert and case determinations are appropriate, fully supported, and clearly documented. For more information and to apply for this position, go to: http://bit.ly/29IPZWF The City of Glendale is seeking a Legal Assistant - City Prosecutor's Office. Closing Date/Time: Continuous. Sala-ry: $40,680.00 - $61,020.00 Annually. This position per-forms paralegal and administrative work in assigned area of responsibility which requires specialized knowledge of legal procedures, principles, terminology and forms. For more information and to apply for this position, go to: http://bit.ly/29ySPxF SVS Group in Phoenix is seeking a Litigation Assistant. Salary: $15 an hour. We are looking for a "go-getter" who can hit the ground running and show exceptional motiva-tion and initiative. The ideal candidate will join a dynamic litigation team. For more information and t apply for this position, go to: http://bit.ly/29yTbo6 A New Leaf in Glendale is seeking a Domestic Violence Court Advocate - Spanish/English Bilingual to perform highly interactive and assistance duties working directly with domestic violence victims; and be knowledgeable of and provide information about Orders of Protection (OP) and Injunctions Against Harassment. For more infor-mation and to apply for this position, go to: http://bit.ly/29yVpDM Elevate in Tempe is seeking a Legal Analyst, Entry Level. This position will provide legal bill analysis support, re-viewing law firm bills to ensure compliance to the client’s litigation handling guidelines. For more information and to apply for this position, go to: http://bit.ly/29DQi2U UnitedHealth Group in Phoenix is seeking a Claims Ad-justment Specialist – Telecommute. This position is re-sponsible for reviewing and making adjustments or correc-tions to processed claims through researching, investigating issues, making a determination and then communicating as required; and will also authorize the appropriate adjustment

insuring compliance with all requirements. For more in-formation and to apply for this position, go to: https://cb.com/29Ks3iK Small Scottsdale insurance defense law firm is seeking a very experienced full time civil legal assistant/secretary. For more information and to apply for this position, go to: http://bit.ly/29IcsBj Litigation paralegal needed for practice focused on person-al injury in central Phoenix. Ideal candidates must have strong writing, editing and verbal communication skills. Spanish speaking is a plus. For more information and to apply for this position, go to: http://bit.ly/29A0szQ Solo practitioner in central Phoenix is seeking an experi-enced Immigration Legal Assistant/Paralegal. Applicant must be able to run a small office. For more information and to apply for this position, go to: http://bit.ly/29A1VpE Busy Phoenix Civil Litigation Firm is looking for an ex-perienced (minimum 3 years) full time paralegal with expe-rience in heavy civil litigation. For more information and to apply for this position, go to: http://bit.ly/29z5TTN Busy Phoenix Civil Litigation Firm is looking for an ex-perienced (minimum 3 years) part time paralegal (20-30 hours per week) with experience in heavy civil litigation. For more information and to apply for this position, go to: http://bit.ly/29A3qUO We are a diverse, fast paced law practice in central Phoenix looking to hire a dynamic, personable, and loyal Legal As-sistant who possesses great judgment and functions well under pressure to join our team. Compensation: $13 - $16/hour. For more information and to apply for this position, go to: http://bit.ly/29zFjqS Kahala Brands in Scottsdale is seeking an experienced Paralegal to gather information from various departments to prepare the yearly FDD for unit franchises and area rep-resentative franchises and prepare updates and amendments as needed. For more information and to apply for this po-sition, go to: http://bit.ly/29rHRYF Truckstop.com is seeking a Paralegal for our Phoenix lo-cation. This position is responsible for the timely prepara-tion, reviewing/redlining, and execution of a high volume and diverse range of standard and complex agreements and related attachments/exhibits; and participating in negotia-tion of terms with stakeholders to champion truck-





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stop.com's business needs while mitigating risk and liabil-ity, and resolving issues throughout the negotiation process. For more information and to apply for this position, go to: http://bit.ly/29LMquK Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie LLP, a large regional law firm, has an opening for a Legal Secretary in the Regu-latory and Government Practice Group in our Phoenix of-fice. The ideal candidate will have experience in both liti-gation and transactional areas of law. For more infor-mation and to apply for this position, go to: http://bit.ly/29nH0GR Novitex Enterprise Solutions is looking to fill a Legal Receptionist position in our Phoenix location. For more information and to apply for this position, go to: http://bit.ly/29oiAyb Jensen Law Firm, P.C. in Prescott is seeking an experi-enced Personal Injury Paralegal/Legal Secretary. For more information and to apply for this position, go to: http://bit.ly/29mapkp Cruz & Associates in Phoenix is seeking a bilingual Legal Assistant/Paralegal. For more information and to apply for this position, go to: http://bit.ly/29hagxO Health Choice in Phoenix is looking for an experienced and self-motivated paralegal professional to support trans-actional, licensure and regulatory services required by its managed care plans and products. For more information and to apply for this position, go to: http://bit.ly/29nYEKp Eckley & Associates, P.C., a small law office in central Phoenix is seeking a legal assistant with at least one year of experience who is familiar with the court electronic filing system, drafting correspondence, calendaring, fluent in Word, Excel, Outlook, and can perform administrative tasks. For more information and to apply for this position, go to: http://bit.ly/29fFkwD Boutique law firm in Biltmore area is seeking a hardwork-

ing, organized, independent thinker with positive, can-do attitude for personal injury paralegal position. For more information and to apply for this position, go to: http://bit.ly/29wXZa1 The Law Offices of David D. White in Ahwatukee is seeking a part-time Legal Assistant/Paralegal. Salary: $13.00 - $16/hour, DOE. For more information and to apply for this position, go to: http://bit.ly/29nHFZT Gurstel Chargo P. A. is currently looking to hire an Ad-ministrative Assistant- (Entry-Level) in our Scottsdale of-fice. The successful candidate will be a team-player, have a high level of attention to detail, and help direct and coordi-nate the Arizona legal process. For more information and to apply for this position, go to: http://bit.ly/29rgWMh LawLytics in Tucson is seeking a Legal Content Writer (Remote) to help create compelling content for attorney websites and blogs. The gig involves writing many in-depth, original articles and substantive blog posts for a va-riety of different legal practice areas. Compensation: $14 - $16 an hour - Part-time. For more information and to ap-ply for this position, go to: http://bit.ly/29Pqgrm Charles Schwab is seeking a Compliance Specialist for their Phoenix office. This position is responsible for as-sessing, researching and responding to inquiries (or com-plaints) received by the firm from various regulatory agen-cies. For more information and to apply for this position, go to: http://bit.ly/29zldws Wells Fargo is seeking an Operations Legal Clerk for their Chandler location. This position is responsible for prepar-ing and sending answers for legal orders (writs of garnish-ments) served on the bank; and performs high volume, time-sensitive tasks requiring intermediate research and clear communication with leads and the processing team. For more information and to apply for this position, go to: http://bit.ly/29zmfZ6 Udall Shumway PLC in Mesa has an immediate opening for an experienced Family Law Legal Assistant with a min-imum of 3 years family law experience in the state of Ari-zona. For more information and to apply for this position, go to: https://cb.com/29Cc5te Desert Schools Federal Credit Union in Phoenix is seek-ing a Deposit Legal Specialist. This position requires thor-ough review of detailed legal documents submitted to De-sert Schools by members, survivors, attorneys and govern-



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ment agents. For more information and to apply for this position, go to: http://bit.ly/29r0VGU Desert Schools Federal Credit Union in Phoenix is seek-ing a Deposit Legal Support Operations Specialist II. This position processes Levies, Writs of Garnishment, Subpoe-nas, Restricted Accounts, Trust Account reviews, and De-ceased Accounts while ensuring all tasks are completed in accordance of the applicable regulations. For more infor-mation and to apply for this position, go to: http://bit.ly/29RQl9e Crown Castle in Phoenix is seeking a Licensing Specialist. Crown Castle is the nation’s largest provider of wireless infrastructure, with revenues in excess of $3 billion. The Licensing Specialist position is responsible for the prepara-tion of documents related to Site License Agreements, Tower License Agreements, amendments and contractually required letters and forms. The LS must ensure overall quality, timeliness and accuracy of documents and adhere to established processes and procedures; and will have a working knowledge of the contracts, processes and activi-ties related to Crown Castle customers. Paralegal Certifi-cate preferred. For more information and to apply for this position, go to: http://bit.ly/29xlnWh Advocates for Individuals with Disabilities in Mesa is seeking a Data Compliance Specialist. We are looking to add a motivated individual to our team who is passionate about equality and who is looking to further their knowledge and experience in the workforce. Compensa-tion: $10 an hour. For more information and to apply for this position, go to: http://bit.ly/29pRupW Michigan Health Plan in Tempe is seeking a Manager, Ethics & Compliance to manage and implement strategies to ensure successful maintenance and implementation of compliance programs that meet regulatory requirements for assigned products across the entire company; and maintain and track laws and regulations, contract documentations, amendments, and various compliance measures. For more information and to apply for this position, go to: http://bit.ly/29q2YKd Central Phoenix law firm is seeking a part-time File Clerk. Compensation: $10/hour. For more information

and to apply for this position, go to: http://bit.ly/29CIIXE Experienced litigation secretary needed for established Phoenix mid-size law firm. Candidate must possess Arizo-na civil litigation experience. For more information and to apply for this position, go to: http://bit.ly/29Bqofo Mid-town Phoenix law firm seeks paralegal with at least one year of personal injury experience. For more infor-mation and to apply for this position, go to: http://bit.ly/29xzGKs Air Products in Tempe is seeking a Corporate Paralegal. For more information and to apply for this position, go to: http://bit.ly/29r7rK4 Sacks Tierney P.A. in Scottsdale is looking for a Litiga-tion Paralegal to provide support for our Litigation Depart-ment with emphasis on e-discovery and other litigation functions, including drafting of discovery and responses, preparation and review of documents for production, sup-port of complex litigation, performing legal research and analysis under direction of counsel, and organization and maintenance of legal files and databases. For more infor-mation and to apply for this position, go to: http://bit.ly/29rWAoC The Arizona Attorney General's Office Child and Family Protection Division/Civil & Criminal Litigation & Advice Section is seeking a Legal Secretary II to provide secretari-al support for one or more Assistant Attorney Generals in their Phoenix office. Salary: 27,110.93-36,500.00. For more information and to apply for this position, go to: http://bit.ly/29wlRf0 Cannon Cochran Management Services, Inc. (CCMSI) is a leading Third Party Administrator in self-insurance services headquartered in Danville, IL. We are seeking a Workers’ Compensation Claim Representative for our Scottsdale office. For more information and to apply for this position, go to: http://bit.ly/29DVTW9 Mesa Law Firm is seeking an enthusiastic Receptionist/Administrative Assistant to join our team! You will per-form clerical and administrative functions in order to drive company success and support our legal team. You are the director of first impressions! Compensation: For more information and to apply for this position, go to: http://bit.ly/29tuR2D DeShon Laraye Pullen, PLC in Scottsdale is looking for a receptionist who works well independently and as a dy-namic team player. For more information and to apply for this position, go to: http://bit.ly/29H69PD


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As we all balance work and personal lives, it is hard to contemplate taking on a volunteer project. There are always obligations to chil-dren’s school functions, office events, and friends with causes to support. So the first step is to find an organization that works for a cause you believe in and are willing to

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A great way to volunteer is to get involved in your local NALA affiliated paralegal associa-tion. Your local association can open many doors to opportunities that you may not have been aware of otherwise. Start with signing up for a committee project to get to know people within the organization.

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Paper Notices Going Electronic This Month Effective July 5, 2016, and as allowed after a recent change to Maricopa County Superior Court Local Rule 2.8 (d), the Clerk’s Office will email attorneys when hearing and trial exhibits are eligible for re-lease or disposal. Email notifications apply to attorneys who have agreed to electronic distribution of mi-nute entries and other notices from the Clerk’s Office. Others will continue receiving notice by U.S. mail. The process for notification and release of exhibits has not changed, only the method of notification from paper to electronic. See the local rule’s amended language online at http://www.azcourts.gov/Portals/20/2015Rules/R-15-0044.PDF.

Clerk’s Office Earns Two National Achievement Awards The National Association of Counties awarded the Clerk’s Office achievement awards for two programs that improve customer service in Maricopa County: The Clerk’s employee cross-training program and the Interactive Voice Response Call Management System (IVR). Cross-Training Compared to years ago, more job seekers are attracted to personally meaningful work, schedule flexi-bility, and new challenges. The Clerk’s Office remains an attractive employer because of its flexible work schedules, teleworking options, and its mission of helping our community access and receive jus-tice. The Clerk’s Office recently implemented a cross-training program for courtroom clerks and custom-er service staff that adds variety and challenges to this important work. On average, it takes four months for a courtroom clerk to work on their own in a judicial officer’s divi-sion. Historically, clerks were trained for only one case type and once assigned to a division, approxi-mately 80 percent of their time was dedicated to the courtroom. This approach resulted in a slim margin of experienced clerks available to cover court while new clerks were trained. For greater flexibility and a more versatile, engaged pool of clerks, more training was imperative. Grants funded Saturday trainings that increased the number of courtroom clerks available to cover multiple case types. The courtroom clerk position improved through new information, challenges, and variety that cross-training provided. The file counters, marriage licenses, and passport services were also targeted for cross-training at mul-tiple locations and the results were impressive. Once implemented, the average wait time for marriage license or passport customers at the Clerk’s Southeast Adult facility improved by approximately 50 per-cent during a time when customer demand increased by 10 percent.


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Interactive Voice Response Phone System The Clerk’s Office implemented the IVR system in May of 2014 to better handle an average of 30,000 telephone calls each month. Before the IVR, callers could directly dial more than 70 pub-lished desk phones and might then be transferred to one or more of more than 100 other telephone numbers before getting the assistance they needed. Partnering with the County and its vendor, programming was the only cost of development for the Clerk’s Office. The telephone-button operated menu system that resulted allows callers to select options for routing directly to the area of the office they need. The new system eliminated over 200 individual telephone numbers and gave the public one main telephone number to contact the office: (602) 37-CLERK (372-5375). Callers can also get information without speaking to staff, as the men-us are available 24-hours per day, 7 days a week. Whether at a service counter, in a courtroom, or on the phone, the Clerk’s award-winning initiatives strive to make the customer service experience better for Maricopa County’s four million residents and beyond. Clerk’s Office staff take pride in feedback from customers who are pleasantly sur-prised at getting fast, accurate, respectful results from a government agency.

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Vol. 12, No. 8 August 2016 Noteworthy Legislation

The legislation noted below is either in effect now, effective later this week, or takes effect on January 1, 2017. Most new legislation begins on the general effective date of Saturday, August 6, 2016. For more infor-mation on legislation, visit the State Bar’s website or look for trade organizations that track changes in Arizo-na.

Family Court practitioners and process servers should note that preliminary injunctions will need to be served in family court proceedings to establish legal decision making or parenting time where the couple was never married. SB 1297 updated the statutes to treat the children of once-married and never-married couples the same when initiating certain court filings. The Clerk’s Office will look for one of the required documents in an initial filing (child’s birth certificate, acknowledgment of paternity, adoption order, or court order establishing paternity) before filing the case and issuing the injunction for service. The statutory change does not apply to support-only cases filed by the state. Understand that family court case records are generally available as public records while adoption case records are not. Filing a copy of an adoption order or child’s birth certifi-cate with the family court petition will result in those documents being filed in the public record. Carefully re-view whether a rule or exception requires or allows redacting or modifying information before filing documents in the family court case. Remember that the Clerk’s Office does not screen filed documents for content. Statutes and rules prohibit parties from filing certain information or require redacting that information before filing. New legislation regard-ing private images (HB 2001 – in effect now) and witness information (HB 2383) may restrict or prohibit what can be submitted for filing into the public record.

Practitioners in probate and juvenile case types will have more consistency and communication between courts starting January 1, 2017. When a filing falls under SB 1296, it will help the court and all parties to cite both the juvenile and probate case numbers in documents. It may be necessary to file a copy of documents and orders in each case when the document or order affects both cases. Understand that probate case rec-ords are generally available as public records while juvenile case records are not. Carefully review whether a rule or exception requires or allows redacting or modifying information before filing documents in the probate case.

eFiling Guidelines Update - Sealed The Clerk and Presiding Judge recently updated eFiling Guideline 2.09 “Documents not permitted to be elec-tronically filed.” When electronically filing through the Clerk’s portal and through AZTurboCourt, filers can now e-file a motion or stipulation to file under seal. However, note that the motion or stipulation will be filed in the public record. Do not include anything in the motion, stipulation, or related documents that you are asking the court to seal from public access. There is currently no process for lodging documents with the Clerk’s Office and we do not review the content of documents for information that should not be in the public record. After the court grants the motion or stipulation to file under seal, put the documents or information to be sealed in an envelope, attach the court’s order to the outside of the envelope, and bring it to a Clerk’s file counter for filing under seal. The updated eFile Guidelines are online at https://efiling.clerkofcourt.maricopa.gov/efilingguidelines/.

http://www.azleg.gov/DocumentsForBill.asp?Bill_Number=SB1297

http://www.azleg.gov/DocumentsForBill.asp?Bill_Number=HB2001

http://openstates.org/az/bills/52nd-2nd-regular/HB2383/

http://www.azleg.gov/DocumentsForBill.asp?Bill_Number=SB1296


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