Member Benefits

Palm Beach County Chapter (PBCALA) Benefits

As a member of the Palm Beach County Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators, (PBCALA), you will have the opportunity to attend regular monthly Seminar Luncheons, which provide a great opportunity to keep informed as to the latest trends in the legal profession, attend Chapter Socials held periodically, which are a great way to get to know your fellow administrators in a more relaxed atmosphere, and to take advantage of the many resources offered to provide management support.  As a new Chapter Member, a Mentor will be available to assist in introducing you to our Members and to help familiarize you with the many benefits and activities offered.

As a member of PBCALA you will receive our Palm Beach Chapter ALA member directory containing member contact information.  A Job Board has been established to post job vacancies for the firms of Chapter members, and also contains posts of available Administrator positions.  With the assistance of an area accounting firm, PBCALA offers an annual Salary and Benefits Survey and awards Educational Scholarships to promote career growth.

And, of course, as a PBCALA Chapter Member, you may also take advantage of the educational conferences, specialty retreats and many other educational opportunities, resource material and publications offered by the Association of Legal Administrators (ALA).

Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) Benefits

Annual Educational Conference and Exposition. The Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) Annual Educational Conference and Exposition is recognized as the premier educational conference in the field of law firm management. It is designed to meet the needs and interests of legal managers, whether novice or seasoned, generalist or specialist. More than 1,400 administrators attend four days of educational programs featuring more than 140 courses. ALA’s Exposition is the only national show specifically targeting the legal administrator. More than 200 companies showcase the latest legal technology, products and services. Attending ALA’s Annual Educational Conference and Exposition is an opportunity legal administrators and vendors cannot afford to miss!

Regional Conferences. Regional Conferences, two day events traditionally held each fall, provide affordable educational opportunities for ALA members and members of the legal management team. You will not find a better opportunity to expand your knowledge, enhance your professional value, and network with your peers.

Retreats & Specialized Programs. Retreats & Specialized Programs. Legal managers who work in specialized organizations enjoy learning opportunities tailored to their unique needs. Each year, ALA’s special interest retreats provide speaker and panel presentation as well as networking benefits. Currently, ALA sponsors three special interest retreats and two specialty programs:

• Large Firm Administrators Retreat
• Corporate/Government Fall Forum
• Intellectual Property Retreat
• Law Firm Management: Essential Competencies for Legal Administrators
• Law Firm Profitability Enhancement Program

ALA Webinars. ALA’s telephone seminars are a cost effective and efficient way to bring education to each participant’s office or home. Whether located in a large metropolitan area or in a small rural community, this educational opportunity is as close as a touch tone telephone. And, because ALA utilizes the “site license” concept, individuals can invite unlimited listeners to participate in the learning experience—all for one low registration fee.

Learning On Demand Program. ALA’s Learning On Demand Program provides ALA members and their staff an exciting line-up of online educational opportunities. ALA has teamed up with SkillSoft Corporation to offer more than 375 Web-based courses focusing on a wide range of management topics, including strategic planning, leadership, human resources management, communication, knowledge management, personal development, finance, marketing and more. Courses can be accessed through ALA’s Web site and can be taken seven days a week, 24 hours a day.

Certified Legal Manager (CLM) Program. The CLMSM Program was created to help raise professional standards, encourage self-assessment, and award recognition to those legal administrators who meet prescribed levels of competence and ethical fitness. The certification assessment process includes meeting educational and experience requirements and passing an examination that tests knowledge of 47 key competencies.

ALA Management Solutions. Using various communications techniques for efficient service, this program offers timely assistance to members seeking help with Association- and profession-specific information needs.

ALA Management Connections (Job Bank). ALA’s nationwide job bank program, ALA Management ConnectionsSM, was created for individuals seeking to secure or fill positions within the legal management profession. This program brings together prospective employers and employees from every aspect of the legal marketplace.

ALA Value in Partnership (VIP) Program (discounts from the following organizations). Enhancing the services and benefits available to ALA members continues to be one of ALA’s top priorities. With that goal in mind, ALA has a series of benefit programs that are of value not only to members, but also to their employers and families. ALA currently offers programs in cooperation with:

• Alamo Rent A Car
• American Buying Retirement Services, Inc.
• Anheuser-Busch® Adventure Parks (SeaWorld, Busch Gardens)
• Coast to Coast Vision Plan
• Daryl Flood Warehouse & Movers/Agent for Allied Van Lines
• Grand & Toy (Canada Only)
• The Gunlocke Company (Office Furniture)
• MBNA America
• New Horizons Computer Learning Centers
• Quill® Corporation
• Seabury & Smith
• Shumsky Enterprises, Inc.
• The Disney Club SM
• United Parcel Service
• Universal Health Systems Inc.
• Universal Studios Hollywood & Florida®
• WORLDOX ®