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RHODE ISLAND
PARALEGAL ASSOCIATION

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.

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Do you know someone you would like to nominate for a NFPA  Scholarship or Award?

NFPA Scholarships are Posted Below:

certification_scholarships.pdf
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nfpa_thomson_reuters_scholarships.pdf
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NFPA Awards are Posted Below:
nfpa_awards_and_scholarship_nomination_process.pdf
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assoc_pro_bono_award.pdf
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individual_pro_bono_award.pdf
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nfpa_outstanding_local_leadership_award.pdf
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nfpa_paralegal_of_the_year_award.pdf
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william_r_robie_leadership_award.pdf
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paralegal_cert_ambassador_and_assoc_award.pdf
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justice_champion_award.pdf
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Are you a Paralegal Studies Student?  
We offer

Student Membership Prices!

Click the button below to apply.

OUR NEW YEAR STARTS IN JULY!
DON'T FORGET TO RENEW

New or Prior Member Applications for the 2022- 2023 Year Below

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ripa_membership_application_2021.docx
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MEET THE BOARD!
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Melanie Catineault,
President

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Pauline Long,
​Board Member

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Merrilee Welling,
Board Member


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Stephen Imondi,
Board Member
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​Nicole Rappoport,
Secretary







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 NEW TO RIPA
We now take VENMO payments for membership dues and job postings. Pay via 
@RIparalegal
​The 4 digit number is 6100

Be sure that this is a "transaction between friends and not a purchase to avoid fees"

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Calling All Recent Paralegal Studies Graduates!
Did you know that by becoming a RIPA Student Member you will have access to our password protected job bank?  
Just another great reason to join!
​​Job Bank
(Password protected for members)

June 2022: Paralegal
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May 2022: Part-time Paralegal

​April 2022: Corporate and Real Estate Paralegal

 
March 2022:
​Paralegal








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REASONS TO JOIN RIPA:

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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 40
​ 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.

© 2021 Rhode Island Paralegal Association
  • Home
  • About
  • Membership
    • Join RIPA
    • Member Directory
  • Resources
    • Job Bank
    • Pro Bono
    • Education
    • NFPA
    • Useful Links
  • Events
    • Fundraising
  • ParaJournal
  • Contact
  • Job Bank
  • Job Bank