The Minnesota Paralegal Association ("MPA") was formed in 1974 as the Minnesota Association of Legal Assistants and changed its name to its present form in 1994. MPA is affiliated with the National Federation of Paralegal Associations ("NFPA") and was one of their charter associations. MPA has grown to become the pre-eminent paralegal association in the State of Minnesota and one of the largest in the country. MPA is proud to represent and to be the voice of approximately one thousand members statewide.
MPA MISSION STATEMENT
MPA is a voluntary, non-profit professional association composed of paralegals living or working in the State of Minnesota dedicated to fostering the growth and development of the paralegal profession by:
- Promoting a high standard of professionalism to the legal community as well as the general public;
- Encouraging communication among paralegals and related organizations;
- Supporting the ongoing education and professional development of paralegals;
- Encouraging pro bono or community service involvement through MPA or other non-profit organizations;
- Promoting diversity of its members; and
- Demonstrating a commitment to honesty and integrity of all members.
Upcoming Events
JANUARY SECTIONAL MEETINGS
Please join the MPA for this month's Probate/Tax Sectional.
Click the link to the Events Calendar for more details.
Wills For Heros Training, Ramsey County and Hennepin County Pro Bono Opportunities available! Click here for more information on the Ramsey County GAL Program. Click here for more information on the Hennepin County GAL Program
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS -
COMMITTEE CHAIRS, SECTIONAL CHAIRS AND GREATER MINNESOTA CHAIRS
Are you interested in volunteering for an MPA Committee Chair or Sectional Chair position? We are accepting Self-Nomination forms for these positions! Please submit your self nomination form to Trina Christiansen at nominations@mnparalegals.org. Open positions for 2012 are located under the Leadership Directory tab above along with position descriptions. Click here to obtain a Self-Nomination Form.
News
Find us on Facebook and Linked In - The Minnesota Paralegal Association has active communities on Facebook and Linked In.
MPA AMAZON.COM STORE!!! - Don't forget to use the MPA Amazon.com Store! By doing so, a small portion of each sale will be donated to your favorite Non-Profit. Click below to access!
Pro Bono Opportunities - Interested in pro bono work? Take our Pro Bono Survey and let us know what you want and how we can help. Also check out our Pro Bono Page for volunteer opportunities!
2012 MPA LEADERSHIP Opportunities- It is that time of year again! Ever thought about becoming a leader of the MPA? Now is the perfect time to seize that opportunity and begin making a difference. If you're interested in becoming a MPA leader (must be a Voting Member to fill an Officer, a Director or a Sectional Chair position), please fill out the 2012 Self-Nomination Formand submit to nominations@mnparalegals.org.
NEW MEMBER BENEFIT! Check out the MEMBERS ONLY - Bulletin Board where members can discuss hot topics in their specific area of law!
MPA CAREER CENTER - Check out our new and improved Job Bank, powered by career services leader JobTarget. It provides the perfect gateway to assist our members to find job opportunities throughout the State of Minnesota. If you are a MPA Member and purchase a package, your Member Number is the same as your Member Password.
Quick Links
2012 New Member Application NOW AVAILABLE!
2012 Membership Renewal Application NOW AVAILABLE!
2012 Sustaining Member, Individual Sustaining Member and Sponsorship Application NOW AVAILABLE!
Open 2011 MPA Leadership Positions
Mentoring Program Registration Form
