~ Application ~ Qualification ~ Benefits ~ Dues ~

Any person engaged as a legal secretary, legal assistant, law office administrator, stenographer, paralegal, typist or clerk in any law office; any person employed in the courts, trust department of banks or trust companies, or in any public or private institution or office, directly engaged in work of a legal nature, including the public offices of the United States government, state, cities, counties or municipalities is eligible for membership. 

Associate membership is available to educators, judges and attorneys. Student memberships are available to those attending an accredited program relating to work of a legal nature as a "full time" student. 

Members support and abide by the Code of Professional Responsibility of the American Bar Association, as well as the NALS Code of Ethics.

Benefits ~                       

Opportunities for professional and personal development abound when you join the Legal Professionals of Douglas County, "LPDC," a tri-level organization composed of (national) NALS ... the association of legal professionals, (state) NALS of Oregon, and (local) LPDC levels.  Each offers professional growth through seminars, quality publications and networking.

By joining LPDC you have the opportunity to attend local and state association meetings, where you will be exposed to some of the top legal experts in your state.  The purpose of NALS is to provide continuing legal education for all legal professionals and provide networking opportunities at local, state and national levels.  

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The value of membership in the Legal Professionals of Douglas County will benefit you professionally and personally. You have the opportunity to attend local chapter meetings, take advantage of discounted member rates for state seminars, ALS/PLS and Professional Paralegal certification, study courses and reference materials, and national conferences. At NALS conferences, outstanding education is presented by excellent speakers from across the country to address issues of national importance, enlightening NALS members with a national perspective. 

Additionally, the following are included ~~~~

	Behind the Bar, a state publication prepared by NALS of Oregon.  Members receive three annual issues.
	@Law Magazine from NALS.  Members receive this award-winning publication quarterly.
	Affinity Programs - Members enjoy discounts on a variety of goods and services.
	Certification - Accreditation for everyone, whether beginning a new career or enhancing your current one.
		ALS ~ the basic certification for legal professionals
		PLS ~ the advanced certification for legal professionals
		Professional Paralegal ~ advanced certification
	Career Center - A national resource for legal staff and law firms to find the perfect match . . . another benefit offered free to members.
	E-Learn - A monthly update on current topics of interest to legal support staff, delivered via e-mail.
	E-News - A bi-weekly electronic newsletter sent to all NALS members who provide an email address, which includes timely information and details of NALS activities, with links to educational information and topics of interest to legal support staff.
	NALS Online Learning Center - Education and personal development offered on a variety of subjects with the added bonus of networking across the United States.
	NALS also presents a host of other professional development programs including the Legal Training Course, Online Study Group, and college credits.

 ~ Frequently Asked Questions regarding Membership ~

Contact ~ NALS of Oregon Functional Director of Membership ~

~ Membership Dues ~

Membership in the Legal Professionals of Douglas County also includes membership in NALS of Oregon and NALS ... the association of legal professionals.

Membership Dues are as follows:

You can apply for NALS membership in several ways:

• Fill in the secure application using a credit card and join immediately
  

• OR print out the PDF format application and mail or fax it to NALS
  If you don't already have it, here's the link to Adobe's free reader
  

• OR call NALS Resource Center at  918-582-5188 to find out more and have an application mailed or faxed to you

Please send a copy of your application to 

Legal Professionals of Douglas County.  

~ Contact Information below ~

For More Information Contact ~
Margaret Robinson

Legal Professionals of Douglas County
PO Box 1282, Roseburg, Oregon 97470
Telephone:  541.672.3488
Fax:  541.672.4633
Email ~ leprechaun_am@hotmail.com

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