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Paralegal Association of Florida, Inc.
The standard for the paralegal profession
| WELCOME TO PAF, INC.! |
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.
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.
The standard for the paralegal profession
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PO Box
West Palm Beach, FL 33405
ph: (561) 833-1408
fax: (561) 659-1824
execdirector@pafinc.org
West Palm Beach, FL 33405
ph: (561) 833-1408
fax: (561) 659-1824
execdirector@pafinc.org