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Welcome to the official website of the Paralegal Association of Florida, Inc. (PAF), anaffiliate of the National Association of Legal Assistants, Inc. (NALA). Incorporated in 1976,and now with nearly 1,000 members statewide, we are the largest paralegal association in Florida. Recognized throughout the state, PAF is dedicated to the promotion of the paralegal profession, including providing opportunities for members to:

- Network with colleagues
- Attend continuing legal education events
- Attain certification in Florida law via the CFLA credential
- Attend CLA/CP Review courses offered by our local chapters
- Stay informed about events impacting the paralegal profession

Networking opportunities are numerous with PAF! We have 10 chapters throughout the state which meet on a monthly basis. Most chapters provide a substantive law speaker at these meetings - - a great way to earn your continuing legal education credits! Many chapters also maintain job banks, offer scholarships to members wishing to attain their CLA, CP or CFLA designations, and have monthly newsletters to keep members advised of news and issues affecting the local legal community.

Each year, PAF holds two seminars in different areas of the state to provide members and non-members the chance to earn CLE credits. Hosted by a local PAF chapter, our Mid-Year and Annual meetings provide superior educational seminars at a reasonable cost. We also offer a vendor exhibition to learn about the latest products and services in the legal field, and, of course, the opportunity to come together to network and discuss the issues that affect the diverse paralegal profession in the state of Florida.

Communication with our members is a vital aspect of our organization. Each member receives a copy of our quarterly publication, IN BRIEF, providing the latest information on the profession, continuing columns, and articles on substantive law. We also publish an electronic newsletter, IN BRIEF . . . Briefly, which provides any time-sensitive information to our members.

We are also proud to be the first association to offer a state certification exam for individuals who have attained the CLA/CP designation and desire to pursue additional credentials.
The CFLA exam is offered in conjunction with the University of Central Florida. For more information about this exam, or the CLA/CP exam, please check our "Certifications" page.

There are many opportunities within our association to become involved.

We have many committees at the state and local level - from publicity to community affairs!
Check our "Committees" page for more information.

Do you have a question about PAF? Ask an officer!
Visit our "Officers and Directors" page to find links to the state officers and to the local chapters.

Interested in joining PAF?? We’ve made it easy! Click on the "Membership Application" tab on any page to start downloading. After you have joined PAF, don’t forget to check our "Visit a Chapter" tab at the top of any page. Here you will find links to the homepages of our 10 chapters . . . and your best networking opportunity!!!

I hope that you enjoy our website. Whether you are already a PAF member, are considering joining PAF, or are just interested in the paralegal profession, I think you will discover just how much PAF has to offer its members. If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to click the "Contact Us" page.

Sue Thomas, CP President

   
 
 
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