Paralegal Association of Florida, Inc.
The standard for the paralegal profession
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Paralegal Association of Florida, Inc. ("PAF"), is a professional association of approximately
1,000 paralegals from around the State of Florida. The Association was incorporated in 1976
as Florida Legal Assistants, Inc.; however, in 2000, the name was changed because the term
"paralegal" more accurately reflects the substantive nature of our members' responsibilities in
rendering legal services -- while under the supervision of an attorney -- and clearly
distinguishes our profession from other law office support personnel. A 1998 survey sponsored
by The Florida Bar concluded that the public perceives "paralegals" to be subject to higher
criteria than "legal assistants" and, therefore, have a higher standing in the legal profession.
The work we perform for our law firms, corporations, or governmental employers requires a
high degree of professionalism, strong ethical standards, and initial and continuing legal
education.
We are proud to distinguish ourselves as paralegals and, through PAF, cultivate the paralegal
profession.
1,000 paralegals from around the State of Florida. The Association was incorporated in 1976
as Florida Legal Assistants, Inc.; however, in 2000, the name was changed because the term
"paralegal" more accurately reflects the substantive nature of our members' responsibilities in
rendering legal services -- while under the supervision of an attorney -- and clearly
distinguishes our profession from other law office support personnel. A 1998 survey sponsored
by The Florida Bar concluded that the public perceives "paralegals" to be subject to higher
criteria than "legal assistants" and, therefore, have a higher standing in the legal profession.
The work we perform for our law firms, corporations, or governmental employers requires a
high degree of professionalism, strong ethical standards, and initial and continuing legal
education.
We are proud to distinguish ourselves as paralegals and, through PAF, cultivate the paralegal
profession.
| Inspiring professional growth ... one paralegal at a time |
PAF, Inc.
PO Box 7073
West Palm Beach, FL 33405
ph: (561) 833-1408
fax: (561) 659-1824
execdirector@pafinc.org
PO Box 7073
West Palm Beach, FL 33405
ph: (561) 833-1408
fax: (561) 659-1824
execdirector@pafinc.org
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