Serving Paralegals For More Than 30 Years


Paralegals are those persons, regardless of job title or classification who are employed by a lawyer, law office, government agency, or other entity in Indiana, and working under the direction of an attorney in a capacity that involves the performance of substantive legal work that usually requires knowledge of legal concepts and who perform those duties at least 70 percent of the time. 

- Indiana State Bar Association

Welcome to NIPA

NIPA's mission is to support and connect paralegals by providing resources for professional development while promoting high standards within the paralegal profession. NIPA fulfills its mission through its monthly meetings and educational publications.

NIPA's membership year
runs July through June: 
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Upcoming events

Veritext Legal Solutions is the Sponsor of our Annual Meeting this year. Thank you Veritext!!


Job Bank

NIPA provides area employers and members with a free job bank listing open positions.


  • Pro Bono Opporunity

    May 08, 2023 12:43 PM | Marie Lucas (Administrator)


  • Being a Paralegal

    February 17, 2023 1:18 PM | Marie Lucas (Administrator)

    I can think of many reasons I love being a paralegal, but I think the one that stands out in front of all the reasons is that it is an opportunity to help others, sometimes through difficult times. - Marie Lucas, President

  • 2022 Holiday Party a success

    December 19, 2022 12:27 PM | Marie Lucas (Administrator)
    Thank to everyone who came to the Holiday Party last week.

    The Board is grateful to everyone who took their noon hour to attend the party. 

    There was plenty of food from CASA and plenty of prizes that went home with our Members.

    We are already on to planning our next project and we will see you in the new year!

  • Security Certificate

    November 30, 2022 6:36 AM | Marie Lucas (Administrator)
    Beginning November 30, 2022, the NIPA Website will begin using HTTPs, rather than HTTP, to enhance security and better protect our members. If you are having any issues with NIPA's Website, please contact info@niparalegal.org with the specific Webpage. Thank you and see you at the holiday party on December 13th! - Marie Lucas, President

  • 2022 Convention - Policy Meeting

    September 17, 2022 1:41 PM | Marie Lucas (Administrator)

    I am currently sitting in the 2022 NFPA Policy Meeting in Cleveland, Ohio and the we (the delegates) are about to vote on the new Board of Directors of NFPA. The NFPA Board works very hard and the nominees should be proud to be nominated to the open positions. Each new Board Member will bring fresh ideas and "new blood" to the Board! Details of the results will be announced in a more formal manner in the next week. 

    Marie Lucas

    President and Primary Representative

  • 2022 Seminar and Social

    September 05, 2022 9:04 PM | Marie Lucas (Administrator)

    Did you lose your email which contained your 2022 Seminar and Social flyer? It's not lost! You can find it on NIPA's Linkedin or on the NIPA calendar! Contact Sarah White with any questions! sarah_white@fwmetals.com / 260-530-7072

  • 2022 Seminar and Social Coming September 29th - SAVE THE DATE

    August 11, 2022 5:33 PM | Marie Lucas (Administrator)

    The Board is preparing for the yearly Seminar which will take place on September 29, 2022. Four sessions will be available and this is the time to get your ethics CLE. Following the Seminar will be our yearly social. We hope to see you at both events! Sarah White, Education Chair and Marie Lucas, President, will be meeting Friday night to iron out the details of both events. Suggestions and ideas are always welcome by our Members. Please contact us at mlucas@hallercolvin.com and/or Sarah_White@fwmetals.com

Benefits of Membership:

Connect:
  • ​Network with area paralegals, service providers, and members of the legal community at meetings and social events
  • Membership Directory of area paralegals including areas of experience
  • Volunteer and leadership opportunities
Support:
  • Publications

The Paralegal Press Newsletter
NIPA Email Updates
The National Paralegal Reporter Magazine

      • Job Bank Listings
      • Educational meetings with Free CLE
      • Salary and benefits survey results
      • Information about issues that impact paralegals
      • NFPA Membership
      • Award and scholarship opportunities

      Career Page

      NIPA's career page provides information for prospective paralegals and those looking to enhance their skills and experience.

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