Legal administrative assistants often begin their careers as receptionists in law firms or in the legal departments of large organizations, or as junior legal secretaries working under the supervision of people with more experience. Designed by and for legal professionals, ALA`s instructor-led courses and webinars cover topics such as customer experience, compliance, and training for legal support staff. Opened in 1999 and inaugurated by Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer, the John J. and Mary Daly Curtin Center for Public Interest Law serves as a physical home for law school initiatives that support legal work in the public interest. * If you don`t see your school above, click here for information on paralegals offered by institutions not supported by the BCPA. BCLMA focuses on training and resources for our members in a collaborative community environment. Our members include legal support staff, law firm managers and everyone in between. We share our professional experience and leadership knowledge to help you expand your network and advance your career in the legal industry. 2. If you do not meet criterion 1, the applicant MUST be currently employed as a paralegal and be employed as a paralegal in British Columbia for at least five (5) years. The Business Directory allows BCLMA member firms and visitors to obtain information on transactions that are essential for the legal industry. Legal administrative assistants work mainly in law firms or in the legal departments of large organizations. Most paralegals regularly work full-time throughout the year.
However, depending on the specific requirements, some work may be required after work or on weekends. BCLMA membership supports an educational networking community where law firm leaders meet, engage, explore and develop their skills to excel in the legal industry. The Public Service Committee, appointed by the Dean, is composed of lecturers and administrators who are dedicated to supporting and expanding the Faculty of Law`s initiatives and programs in the public interest. Those who serve are heavily involved in the Faculty of Law`s vibrant public interest community and support students in their associated academic, professional, and extracurricular activities. The committee also selects recipients of our Public Service Scholarships, Graduate Scholarships in Public Service Law, the Drinan Family Loan Repayment Fund Award, and the Loan Repayment and Support Program for former students pursuing careers in the public interest and the public service after graduation. To contact the Committee, please see the Co-Chair`s contact information on this page. Your paralegals need their individual memberships, whether they are students, affiliates or voting members. This way, your paralegals benefit from their own access to the website, receive emails specific to their membership status, benefit from registration for training courses, an annual general meeting (if applicable), conferences and spring, summer and fall events at prices specific to their membership status. Employment growth in this occupational group is not expected in the coming years, mainly due to office automation and technological developments, which have reduced the demand for administrative assistants. However, among the areas of expertise of the administrative profession, paralegals have more favourable labour market conditions and better prospects for full-time work.
Curtin said that when it comes to legal work in the public interest, “the spirit is alive but needs to be nurtured.” The Curtin Center for Public Interest Law continues to support, encourage and nurture our students` commitment to public service. As they gain experience, Junior Legal Administrative Assistants can move up to Senior Legal Administrative Assistant positions. With further training, they can move on to other professions such as paralegals and related professions. 4. A paralegal at an educational institution that supports paralegals other than Capilano University, Vancouver Community College or the University of the Fraser Valley. 1. Currently employed as a paralegal with less than five (5) years of employment as a paralegal in British Columbia; 2. Have successfully completed a paralegal program and is not currently employed as a paralegal; Corporate membership applies to industry legal organizations or companies that support the objectives of the association. Membership in the company includes 2 (two) employees, such as the roles of human resources, administration, general manager or recruiter of companies related to company law. This category is not intended to give a company the opportunity to extend membership privileges to employees who would otherwise qualify as voting members, students or affiliates.
If company members wish to add additional employees to their membership, a fee of $95 per additional employee will be charged. 1. The applicant MUST be currently employed as a paralegal in British Columbia and have successfully met all the requirements of a legal profession program, and either: The applicant MUST participate in a paralegal training program at either: Find and communicate with colleagues in legal management. Open to all ALA members! Legal administrative assistants are usually required to complete their high school diploma, as well as a one- or two-year college program or another program for administrative assistants or legal administrative assistants.
