Georgia Association of Paralegals

About GAP

How many times have you been asked that question? Or do you sometimes ask yourself that very question? As defined by NFPA, a Paralegal is a person, qualified through education, training or work experience to perform substantive legal work that requires knowledge of legal concepts and is customarily, but not exclusively, performed by a lawyer. This person may be retained or employed by a lawyer, law office, governmental agency or other entity or may be authorized by administrative, statutory or court authority to perform this work. Substantive shall mean work requiring recognition, evaluation, organization, analysis, and communication of relevant facts and legal concepts.

As a charter member of The National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc. (“NFPA”) we align ourselves with NFPA’s goals

and values. We work to implement these aspirations on the local level.

NFPA’s Core Values

• Responsive to member needs
• Committed to honesty and integrity
• Supports unity within the profession
• Provides visionary leadership
• Open to the exchange of ideas
• Embraces diversity
• Committed to the profession's Code of Ethics

NFPA’s Goals

• To achieve financial security
• To achieve a more inclusive membership
• Regulation and educational standards for the paralegal profession is achieved through the advocacy efforts of NFPA
• To advance the paralegal profession through strategic alliances

If you would like to contact GAP, the executive office is open Monday through Friday, 9am until 5 pm eastern time.

Georgia Association of Paralegals

3904 N. Druid Hills Road #376
Decatur, Georgia 30033
404.229.8632
Fax 888.677.5650

admin@gaparalegal.org