In either instance, we will want to monitor the activity. Paralegals will want to participate in the development of any action which affects their profession. Members of committees and task forces studying and researching the paralegal profession have learned that paralegals can save them considerable time and effort if paralegals are permitted to participate on those committees and task forces. Both the local or state association and NFPA can provide information through a paralegal appointee which will assist the committee to accomplish its charge. A review of recent court, bar association and legislative activities reveals that when paralegals are involved in assisting the entities responsible for actions which may affect our profession, we inform and educate the members about matters they may not have considered and we have an impact on the outcome of decisions which affect us.
Paralegals have an impact.
Paralegals direct their own future and lead their own destiny. A motion before the court which involves paralegals in any way. A case in which an issue involving paralegals was decided. An opinion rendered by an ethics or advisory committee involving paralegals or things they can or cannot do. And, anything else which involves paralegal roles or responsibilities about which you learn.