Paralegal Association of Florida, Inc. - Associate Member Application

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* Have you ever been convicted of a felony (check one)? In accordance with Articles 3.9 and 3.27 of the NALA Bylaws, by which PAF is also governed, individuals who have been convicted of a felony whose civil rights have not been restored are not eligible for membership.

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Chapter Affiliation

Visit the PAF website at www.pafinc.org to determine the Chapter location nearest to you. If you do not indicate a PAF Chapter affiliation, a PAF Chapter affiliation will be designated for you based on the geographic location closest to your preferred address. Members at Large will be designated only for those applicants whose preferred address is not located near a PAF Chapter.

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Definitions and Qualifications of Paralegal

Paralegals are a distinguishable group of persons who assist attorneys in the delivery of legal services.

"A paralegal is a person, qualified by education, training, or work experience who is employed or retained by a lawyer, law office, corporation, governmental agency or other entity and who performs specifically substantive legal work for which a lawyer is responsible." American Bar Association 2024

“A paralegal is a person with education, training or work experience, who works under the direction and supervision of the Florida Bar and who performs specifically delegated substantive legal work for which a member of the Florida Bar is responsible,” Florida Bar, Rule 20.

Qualification for Associate Membership

NOTE: CHANGE OF MEMBERSHIP STATUS - When the eligibility requirements for Active membership are met, an Associate member may request a change of status from “Associate” to “Active” Membership upon completion of Active Member - Application for New Membership, accompanied by supporting documentation, active member dues, and the applicable application fee.

Please initial the following statement and indicate qualification for associate membership below:

I hereby apply for membership as an ASSOCIATE MEMBER in the PARALEGAL ASSOCIATION OF FLORIDA, INC. (PAF) and certify that the above information is true and correct and that I meet one of the requirements for membership as an ASSOCIATE as set forth at the PAF website (www.pafinc.org). I affirm that I have read and agree to be bound by the Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility adopted by the National Association of Legal Assistants, Inc. and PARALEGAL ASSOCIATION OF FLORIDA, INC. (See PAF website: www.pafinc.org.) If I am advised by PAF that I have been found to be in violation of Sections 3.8 or 3.9 of its Bylaws, I will, on my own initiative, resign my membership from PAF.

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Please check appropriate associate category for which you are applying and provide supporting documentation.

Attorney Florida Bar Number

Educator Provide evidence of same

Any person having attained the age of 55 years, who formerly would have been eligible for membership because of profession or otherwise. Provide evidence of same

Non-resident of the State of Florida who would otherwise qualify for membership.

Individuals who have graduated or completed a paralegal program but who have not been employed full-time as a paralegal for at least 6 months. Provide copy of certificate or degree showing proof of graduation date.

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Associate Member Application

General Information

Chapter Affiliation

Definitions and Qualifications of Paralegal

Qualification for Associate Membership

Please initial the following statement and indicate qualification for associate membership below: