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Welcome to RIPA

The Rhode Island Paralegal Association is the official organization for legal support professionals from across the Ocean State.  This website has been created to help you navigate all RIPA has to offer - paralegal job postings, networking and educational events, helpful colleagues from a plethora of practice areas, and so much more.

Also, click on "ParaJournal" to view the current issue and archive of our quarterly newsletter, filled with timely articles and news from RIPA and its members. 

Not a member? Easy! Under "Membership," you'll find our concise Membership Application, as well as descriptions of our different membership levels and a list of the benefits of joining RIPA.

A BIG THANK YOU, CAROL BLANCHARD,
FROM THE

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Kudos and farewell to our fearless leader, Carol Blanchard.

Carol has been president of the RI Paralegal Association's Board of Directors for the last several years, having been a board member for six years in all.

Many thanks, Carol, for your leadership, professionalism and most especially, for your time and commitment to RIPA.

Best wishes in all your future endeavors!

Photo Above: RIPA 2016 Annual Dinner Meeting
Board Member, Patricia Lyons and President, Carol Blanchard

Photo Above: RIPA 2016 Annual Dinner Meeting
Board Members, Deb, Ashley, Melanie, Linda, Pat & Carol

Photos from our 2015 Annual Dinner
RIPA Annual Dinner Meeting - 2015
Date Posted:
June 2016

JOIN or RENEW your RIPA Membership NOW!
Membership Year - July 1 - June 30

RIPA Annual Dinner Meeting -
Tuesday, June 14 @ 5:30 PM -
Bravo Brasserie was a great evening - food, fun and conversation!

Watch for updated directory of newly elected RIPA Board Members and Officers for 2016-2017!

Try RIPA's Motion to Relax available from Benefit Wines - Visit our Events/Fundraiser Page
Job Bank

September 2016
  • Litigation Paralegal
  • Corporate & Finance Paralegal
June 2016
  • Litigation Paralegal
  • Litigation Paralegal - Temporary
April 2016
  • Litigation Paralegal
February 2016
  • Commercial Transaction Paralegal

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What Is a Paralegal?

As defined by the National Federation of Paralegal Associations, 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.  For example, work requiring recognition, evaluation, organization, analysis, and communication of relevant facts and legal concepts.

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.

RIPA and NFPA - over 30 years of membership

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Since 1982, RIPA has been a voting member of the National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA).  

For more information about the NFPA, please visit paralegals.org.