Links

Paralegal Organizations:

• National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA) — WSPA is a proud Member affiliate of NFPA, the leading paralegal organization in the United States, with local member affiliates in 36 States.  NFPA's web site includes links to many other state and local paralegal associations and provides detailed information on the paralegal profession.

• National Association of Legal Assistants — Another legal association with member affiliates found in several states (NALA is not affiliated with NFPA nor with WSPA.)

Paralegal Education

• American Association for Paralegal Education (AAfPE) — Their site includes resources for finding and selecting a high quality paralegal education program (Recommended Reading for prospective students contemplating entering the Paralegal Profession!).
  

General Information About the Profession:

• U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook

• LawCrossing.com - Atty. and paralegal jobs, profiles, legal news and more
  (also see article on NFPA 2007 President Anita Hayworth)

• ParalegalGateway.com

• Legal Assistant Today magazine

Ex-Parte Filing Registration information:

• Spokane County

Tools for Paralegals

• Post-Judgment Interest Calculator

• Two Step Software, Inc. - Corporate governance, online minute books, and stock plan management solutions.

• CaseSoft - Case analysis and knowledge management software tools used primarily by investigators, litigators, and litigation paralegals.

• Speaking Matters - Coaching lawyers, pararalegals, individuals and groups how to improve their speaking styles and the quality of their voices.

 

Attorney Organizations:

• Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) — Includes links to county bar associations, many Washington State sites, and other bar associations worldwide.

• Washington State Trial Lawyers Association (WSTLA)

• Washington Defense Trial Lawyers (WDTL)

• Washington Women Lawyers (WWL)

• Washington Lawyers for the Arts (WLA)

• American Bar Association (ABA)

Organizations/Information for Other Legal Professionals:

• Association of Legal Administrators (ALA)

• International Legal Technology Association (ILTA), formerly LawNet, Inc., an independent network of legal automation professionals.

• The International Paralegal Management Association, formerly known as the Legal Assistant Management Association (LAMA), promotes the development, professional standing and visibility of paralegal management professionals.

• Licensed Practice Officers (LPOs)

• NALS, Inc. (formerly the National Association of Legal Secretaries) -- Now NALS is no longer an acronym, but rather an association of various legal support personnel, including paralegals. NALS is dedicated to enhancing the competencies and contributions of members in the legal services profession.

• NALS of Washington

• Puget Sound Chapter of the Assocation of Legal Administrators (ALA)

• Washington Association of Legal Investigators (WALI)

Access to Justice Organizations/Information:

• Washington State Equal Justice Coalition (EJC) — Includes links to many equal justice and legal services web sites in all parts of the country.

• WSBA Access to Justice Board

• Washington State Practice of Law Board

• Washington State Gender and Justice Commission

• Northwest Justice Project

• Columbia Legal Services
  

Celebrating the Paralegal Profession

• Paralegal Day in Washington State (Gov. Gregoire's Proclamation)

•  Paralegal Day around the Country

• Tribute to Andrea Lupanze, R.P.

 

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