Paralegal Affiliate Membership
The Arkansas Bar Association offers the Paralegal Affiliate Membership to support the legal professionals who assist our attorney members every day. This membership is designed for paralegals, legal assistants, office managers, and other legal support staff working under an ArkBar attorney member.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Paralegal Affiliate Membership?
The Paralegal Affiliate Membership is designed for legal support staff, including paralegals, legal assistants, and office managers. Paralegal Affiliate Members gain access to select ArkBar resources, training, networking, and professional development opportunities.
Who is a ArkBar Member Supervising Attorney?
Paralegal Affiliate Members must work under an ArkBar attorney who supervises their work and confirms their employment annually.
Can this be incorporated into firm billing?
Yes. Contact Cynthia Barnes at cbarnes@arkbar.com or call 501-801-5672 for assistance.
How do I join?
Applications must currently be mailed or hand-delivered.
Download Printable ApplicationBenefits of Paralegal Affiliate Membership
Benefits to Attorney Members & Law Firms
- Improved law office management and efficiency.
- Enhanced professionalism through statewide networking.
- Free and low-cost training for legal support staff.
- A meaningful employee benefit that communicates investment in staff development.
- Opportunities for staff to participate in ArkBar committees and volunteer work.
- Community recognition of employing Paralegal Affiliate Members.
Benefits for Paralegal Affiliate Members
- Access to vLexFastcase, ArkBar’s free legal research platform.
- Networking through the Paralegal E-Community.
- Free access to CALI’s library of 1,200+ legal tutorials, lessons, webinars, and books.
- Online access to The Arkansas Lawyer magazine.
Getting Started with CALI
- Visit www.cali.org and click Create New Account.
- Request the authorization code from Lisa McCormick at 501-801-5660 or lmccormick@arkbar.com
- Complete your registration form to log in.
- Return to the site using your created username and password.
- The authorization code is used only once during registration.
Guidelines for Paralegal Utilization
Proper utilization of paralegals supports cost-effective, high-quality legal services. Rule 5.3 of the Arkansas Rules of Professional Conduct outlines the responsibilities of supervising attorneys regarding nonlawyer assistants.
View Guidelines for Paralegal Utilization