JOIN FCLPA

Chart your own course to success and take advantage of the opportunity to network. Improve your education level, hone your skills and obtain greater access to resources; join the Fresno County Legal Professional Association (”FCLPA”)

Our objective is to join people together to further the education of legal secretaries, paralegals, and other members of the legal community. We cooperate with attorneys, judges, and local bar associations in order to stimulate a high order of professional standards and ethics among those performing duties in the legal field. We encourage friendship, cooperation, and an exchange of ideas among members.

Membership Dues

Annual membership dues vary; see options below. Dues are payable no later than May 31 of each year with a late payment of $5 after June 1.  Many attorneys will underwrite the cost of membership as they recognize that this investment in their employees’ careers will benefit the firm and greatly enhance the productivity of their legal support staff.

FCLPA-LPI New Member ($70)

FCLPA-LPI Renewing Active Member ($60)

FCLPA-LPI Attorney Member ($75)

FCLPA-LPI Student Member ($35)

FCLPA-LPI Associate Member ($35)

Membership Categories

Active. Persons directly engaged in work of a legal nature who are (1) licensed to practice law, (2) employed as legal support staff in the office of any attorney engaged in the practice of law, (3) employed by the courts, or (4) employed in any other institution or office providing services of a legal nature are eligible.

FCLPA-LPI Active Member is an Active member who has full membership privileges in FCLPA and LPI, specifically including eligibility for LSI office and LSI-member-only discounts. FCLPALPI Active members have the right to vote, make motions, serve on a committee, and chair a committee in FCLPA. They also are eligible to serve on FCLPA’s Board of Directors and are eligible for LPI office.

Student. Persons enrolled in a course of study leading to employment in the legal profession are eligible and may maintain Student membership while enrolled. Upon graduation or completion of a course of study, Student members may become an Associate member until eligible for Active membership.

FCLPA-LPI Student Member is a Student member who desires LPI membership in addition to membership in FCLPA. FCLPA-LPI Student members have full active membership privileges in LPI, specifically including LPI-member-only discounts. They may serve on a committee and as an appointed officer or committee chair in FCLPA. They are not eligible for LPI office and may not serve as FCLPA’s Governor Pro Tem or as a delegate. They do not have voting privileges in FCLPA and may not serve on FCLPA’s Board of Directors. They are not eligible for the LPI Scholarship.

Associate Membership. Persons actively seeking employment in the legal profession are eligible and may maintain Associate membership for a period of two years.

FCLPA-LSI Associate Member is an Associate member who desires LSI membership in addition to membership in FCLPA. FCLPA-LPI Associate members have full active membership privileges in LPI, specifically including LPI-member-only discounts. They may serve on a committee and as an appointed officer or committee chair in FCLPA. They are not eligible for LPI office and may not serve as FCLPA’s Governor Pro Tem or as a delegate. They do not have voting privileges in FCLPA and are not eligible to serve on FCLPA’s Board of Directors.

Membership in FCLPA Includes Many Benefits:

• Automatic MEMBERSHIP in Legal Secretaries, Inc.

• Monthly EDUCATIONAL MEETINGS with featured special guests.

• NETWORK with legal secretaries, paralegals, and other professionals working in the legal field.

• Access to FCLPA’s JOB BANK.

• Informational PUBLICATIONS:
*Monthly Newsletter – Legal Link
*Quarterly Magazine – The Legal Secretary
*Quarterly Newsletter – Legal Specialization Sections

•Offered at discounted rates:
*Legal Professional’s Handbook
*Law Office Procedures Manual
*Legal Secretary’s Reference Guide

• SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS available through LPI. FCLPA no longer offers scholarships.

• Opportunity to participate in Legal Specialization Sections of LPI – Civil Litigation, Criminal Law, Family Law, Law Office Administration, Probate/Estate Planning, and Transactional Law. Each specialization section offers seminars and newsletters on specific areas of law. Seminars are presented at each LPI quarterly and annual conference without cost to LPI section members.

•COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES benefit local organizations.

• HEALTH-CARE & FINANCIAL RELATED BENEFITS including:
*Individual and Family Medical Insurance
*Dental Plans
*Disablility Insurance
*Financial Planning
*Long Term Care Insurance and Planning
*Life Insurance
*Annuities
*401(k) Plans and Mutual Funds

• Other Benefits:
*Membership in Working Advantage
*First California Federal Credit Union
*Hertz Corporation
*Provident Central Credit Union
*LA Financial Credit Union

To become a member, just download the membership application below, fill it out and email it to one of our members listed below.

Renee Wong – vrwtwin@gmail.com

Nicole Mitchell-Pacheco – pachecolegal444@outlook.com