W h a t i s a P a r a l e g a l ?
As defined by the National Federation of Paralegal Associations, a Paralegal is a person, qualified through education, training or work experience to perform substantive legal work that requires knowledge of legal concepts and is customarily, but not exclusively, performed by a lawyer. This person may be retained or employed by a lawyer, law office, governmental agency or other entity or may be authorized by administrative, statutory or court authority to perform this work. See NFPA Website Home Page: www.paralegals.org
Our Mission
The Arkansas Paralegal Association inspires diversity and inclusion while promoting the Paralegal profession throughout the State of Arkansas.
Purpose :
To advance the paralegal profession and to promote inclusion and diversity amongst the legal community.
Values :
· Responsive to the needs of the legal community and those who utilize paralegal services
· Honesty and Integrity
· Unity within the profession
· Embracement of diversity and inclusion
· Commitment to the development of our profession
· Commitment to the profession's Code of Ethics
Goals :
· Advancement of the profession within the State of Arkansas and beyond
· Financial security
· Provide educational opportunities
- The Law Offices of Dennis B. Haase
- Bushman Court Reporting
- Lexis Nexis
- The Data Company
- Altep, Inc.
- Mitchell Williams Law Firm
ArPA meetings now held on the First Saturday of every other month