November 2019

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November 2019

NALA is the Nation's Leading Professional Association for Paralegals

Equipping paralegals for the challenges of the future through certification, professional development, and advocacy.

-NALA Mission Statement

Ensuring paralegals are known and valued as an integral part of the legal ecosystem.

-NALA Vision Statement

Wellness Edition

Check Out Our New Look!

The NALA website has a new look! The new layout and aesthetics will make it easier for users to navigate and quickly find what they are looking for. If you need any assistance with the website, please feel free to contact our office.

Hiring Provider Contract Specialist (multiple locations)

WellCare Health Plans (#155 Fortune 500 in 2019) is currently looking to hire a Provider Contract Specialist in either Cypress, CA; Newark, NJ; Manhattan, NY; Chicago, IL; or Atlanta, GA. The ideal candidate would have a paralegal background with a minimum of 5 years of extensive legal language drafting experience. This person would work within our legal department reviewing, analyzing, and drafting provisions of contracts and/or amendments.

If you or someone you know would be a fit, please visit our Career site and apply to the position directly.

The Paralegal Voice Podcast:
Is that Ethical?: What You Need to Know About Paralegal Ethics

What exactly are paralegal ethics, and why do they matter? In this edition of the Paralegal Voice, Carl Morrison talks with Keith Shannon about the heavy weight of ethics in the paralegal profession. Because paralegals hold vulnerable information in trust, competence in ethical rules is crucial to protecting their firm, clients and even themselves. Carl and Keith begin their discussion with a broad overview of basic ethics definitions and then zero in on best practices for conscientious adherence to ethics rules. Listen now!

Develop Your Leadership Skills

NALA believes it is important for paralegals to focus on their personal development. These courses provide paralegals with the opportunity to learn, grow and develop their personal leadership skills.

Leadership Basics Course - Free to Active Type NALA members ($45 for all other types of members)
Personal Leadership Bundle - Access to all 15 unique courses
Organizational Leadership Bundle - 23 essential courses developed for workplace success

Get Up to 43 Hours of CLE Credit!

Here's your chance to earn up to 43 hours of CLE! The 2019 NALA Conference recordings are available as on-demand webinars. Purchase the bundle at a discounted rate or purchase them individually. Learn more and check out all the available sessions on our website.

In Case You Missed It

Just in case you missed the "Certification Updates and Reminders" e-mail on 10/08/2019, click here to access the PDF.
Please be sure that your e-mail address is accurate in your NALA account so that you do not miss out on receiving the latest updates!

CP Examinees

The October 2019 Skills Exam results are expected to be released by mid-December. NALA will send an e-mail to each examinee when the results are loaded into your NALA account.

[MORE SIZES BACK IN STOCK!]
"Phenomenal Paralegal" T-Shirt

Dress for success with our new super-soft, breathable “Phenomenal Paralegal” t-shirts. This Next Level shirt comes in a heather gray color with the NALA logo printed behind the neck. This comfortable, roomy top is the perfect addition to your fall wardrobe. These shirts are selling fast, so don't wait till the last minute!
$18.50 + Shipping

[NEW] Stainless Steel Coffee Tumbler

Stainless steel outer wall with a navy-blue PVC outer sleeve with white stitching. Tumbler has double-wall insulation, a stainless-steel lid with slide lock to help prevent spills and a no-slip bottom. Not microwave or dishwasher safe.
$20.00 + Shipping

As a NALA member, you receive exclusive local and national discounts on hundreds of products and services. To access these deals, log in to your NALA account and then go to the Affinity Discount page on our website.

We've Partnered with SimpleLaw

Through our exclusive partnership with the cloud-based case and practice management platform SimpleLaw, NALA members can grow their contract income opportunities. SimpleLaw uniquely connects attorneys with on-demand paralegal support right through the platform with no additional fees. NALA member paralegals have exclusive priority with attorneys who request support through the SimpleLaw platform. Learn more about this exclusive benefit.

Upgrade to an Organization Membership

Have you heard about our new Organization Membership? This membership allows companies to offer all the benefits of NALA to each of the paralegals on their staff for one flat rate. With several different staff sizing options available, you can select the best fit for your entire organization. Learn more about upgrading to an Organization Membership.