We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identification, Vietnam era or disabled veteran status, medical condition, mental or physical disability or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
 
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Education verification will be made for all positions requiring a paralegal certificate and/or degree.
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Describe specialized training, honors received or additional information you feel may be  helpful to us in considering your application.  Please limit entry to five lines.
 
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Start with your present or most recent job. Include military service assignments and job related volunteer activities. You may exclude any organization names that indicate race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identification, Vietnam era or disabled veteran status, medical condition, mental or physical disability or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. (If you need additional space resubmit this form with name, address and e-mail address.) Explain any gaps in employment in comments section below.
 
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Professional References
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I certify that answers given herein are true and complete to the best of my knowledge.
 
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I authorize investigation of all statements contained in this application for employment as may be necessary to arrive at an employment decision.
 
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This application for employment shall be considered active for a period of time not to exceed 45 days. Any applicant wishing to be considered for employment beyond this time period should inquire as to whether or not applications are being accepted at that time and reapply.

I understand that neither this document, nor any offer of employment from the Firm, constitutes an employment contract. I also understand that should I be employed by the Firm, such employment will be at will and may be terminated by me or by the Firm at any time, with or without cause or necessity of stating any reason and with or without advance notice and without liability for payment of wages or salary for any period after the date of such employment termination. This provision for at will employment supersedes any and all statements, promises or representations made to me on this subject matter, and may be changed only by a written agreement signed by me and the Firm's Managing Partner specifically so stating.
 
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I understand that failure to consent to all requirements outlined below will disqualify me from being considered for employment with the Firm.

I further understand that any offer of employment that may be made to me by the Firm is conditioned on my signing a separate Arbitration Agreement providing for final and binding arbitration of any disputes or claims that may arise between the Firm and me.
 
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In the event of employment, I understand that false or misleading information or material omissions given in my application or interview(s) may result in discharge. I understand also, that I am required to abide by all rules and regulations and policies of the Firm.
 
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I have read and agree to the above "Applicant's Statement"
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Notifications to Candidate
Knobbe, Martens, Olson & Bear, LLP is dedicated to providing the highest quality of service to our clients, and we believe that substance abuse is incompatible with this goal. For this reason, we require all candidates for employment with the Firm to submit to and successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen for the presence of illegal drugs and controlled substances. All offers of employment are contingent upon successfully completing the drug screen. Candidates who refuse to take the pre-employment drug screen will not be hired by the Firm.
 
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Consent to Background Check
I authorize the Firm or its agents to contact any of my prior employers, educational institutions, and professional references on this application form. I hereby release the Firm and all such prior employers, educational institutions, and professional references from any and all liability arising out of any request for, and disclosure of, such information.
 
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Notice to Applicant or Employee from Employer that Consumer Report May Be Obtained

In connection with your application for employment with the Firm, the Firm is requesting that Employment Screening Resources, 1620 Grant Avenue., Suite 7, Novato, CA 94945, (888) 999-4474 and/or Justifacts, Inc., 3046 South Higuera, Suite F, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, (805) 594-0166 perform an investigation of your background and check all consumer records available concerning your prior work history, driving record, criminal conviction record, credit history (if applicable), and other background information. In addition, the Firm may be requesting that the same agency prepare what is referred to as an investigative consumer report and which may include information regarding your character, general reputation, personal characteristics and mode of living.

The agency will issue a report containing the information discovered about you. You will automatically be provided a copy of any investigative consumer report within seven days after its receipt by the Firm.
 
Authorization of Applicant or Employee that Consumer Report May Be Obtained
I hereby authorize the Firm, Employment Screening Resources, Inc. and/or Justifacts, Inc. to investigate my background and obtain all available consumer reports about me.
 
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I have read and agree to the above "Consent to Obtain Consumer Report".
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"Authorization of Applicant or Employee that Employer is able to Respond to Requests for References"
In the event I am hired, I authorize the Firm to respond to any requests for references it may receive either during my employment with the Firm or thereafter, by confirming the dates of my employment, the position(s) held or titles(s), and my salary/wage rate at the time any such request is received.
 
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