Welcome to the San Mateo County Legal Secretaries Association  "Legal Careers Blossoming Here" The San Mateo County Legal Secretaries Association (SMCLSA) is a local association of Legal Secretaries, Incorporated ("LSI®"), a nonprofit mutual benefit corporation consisting of legal secretaries and law office support staff in the state of California with a variety of programs and services. LSI® has approximately 2,500 members and 48 local associations throughout the state of California. Save the Date for SMCLSA Membership Drive Event on September 21, 2010 Click here for flyer Alameda County Legal Secretaries Association Special Event:  Sue Ann Jaffarian, Famous Paralegal/Mystery Writer October 14, 2010 ~ Pre-Paid Event, Limited Tickets Click here for flyer San Mateo County Legal Secretaries Association Team Heart Walk Benefitting the American Heart Association September 19, 2010, 9 a.m. at Coyote Point Go to Calendar for detailed information on how to join the team!

SMCLSA Programs and Services include: Continuing education and professional development   Certification through the California Certified Legal Secretary (CCLS®) program   Membership in the Legal Specialization Sections (through LSI®) including Law Office Administration, Civil Litigation, Family Law, Corporate and Criminal Law   Networking with other legal professionals   Membership benefits and discounts Legal Professional Resources: LSI Legal Professional's Handbook (available through The Rutter Group)   Law Office Procedures Manual (available through The Rutter Group)   The Legal Secretary® (published quarterly by LSI®)

The SMCLSA maintains a high standard of ethics and professionalism and works to promote meaningful fellowship amongst its members through educational programs, monthly membership meetings, monthly news bulletins and various social events. MCLE: San Mateo County Legal Secretaries Association, a local association of Legal Secretaries, Incorporated®, an approved provider, certifies that certain designated activities have been approved for minimum continuing legal education credit by the State Bar of California in the amount of 1 hour. MCLE Certificates of Attendance will be available at the event. CCLS or continuing education certificates will need to be provided by the member.   We invite you to become a member! Please visit our Membership page for further information.